France to Use Domestic AI to Detect Government Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities

Following a series of data breaches affecting government databases, the French government announced plans to deploy domestic artificial intelligence tools, including those from Mistral AI, to detect cybersecurity vulnerabilities in its departments. This initiative highlights the growing push for "digital sovereignty" in Europe, as governments seek to secure sensitive public data using domestic technology rather than relying on foreign tech giants. The decision follows recent cyberattacks on France's General Directorate of Public Finances, which leaked the tax and land registry information of nearly one million citizens. The government plans to leverage French AI pioneer Mistral AI to scan for vulnerabilities and strengthen its information systems.