Public Calls for UK to End Contracts with US Tech Firm Palantir Over Data Concerns
Over 200,000 people have signed petitions urging UK ministers to terminate contracts with the US tech company Palantir. The petitions express public concern over Palantir's involvement in the NHS, police, military, and local councils, citing the company's use of technology in controversial programs like ICE and the Israeli military. The petitions call for the cancellation of a £330 million NHS patient data contract and other public contracts. Palantir, known for its data analytics capabilities, is facing criticism for its perceived role in privacy and ethical issues. The company is also in talks with the Metropolitan police to use its AI technology for intelligence analysis.