This article seeks to demonstrate why the development, deployment, and professional use of AI high risk systems should be encompassed within the concept of “public service.” It further argues that private entities offering such services should be classified as assimilated public authorities, akin to companies delivering other essential public interest services such as gas, electricity, and water supply. Lastly, the article advocates for the necessity of subjecting the abuse of power by these private entities to judicial review within the jurisdiction of administrative courts.