UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) faces pressure to ensure its AI deal with Palantir doesn't grant the Trump administration backdoor access to sensitive data, amid concerns over US data laws like the Cloud Act.
Palantir has accused London Mayor Sadiq Khan of "putting politics above public safety" after he blocked a £50m contract with the Metropolitan police for AI intelligence processing. Khan cited a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules, while Palantir defended its work and questioned why it was singled out.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50m deal between the Metropolitan police and US tech firm Palantir, citing breaches of procurement rules. Scotland Yard criticized the decision, warning of officer cuts, while Khan's office highlighted concerns over vendor lock-in and ethical records.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m Met Police deal with Palantir, citing a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules. City Hall stated Scotland Yard engaged with only one supplier and questioned value for money, amid wider concerns over Palantir's UK public service contracts.
More than 229,000 people have signed petitions calling for the UK government to end contracts with US tech company Palantir, amid concerns about its work with Trump's ICE immigration enforcement and the Israeli military. The campaigns, promoted by 38 Degrees, target Palantir's £330m NHS patient data contract and its broader £600m portfolio including the Ministry of Defence and police forces. The controversy intensifies as the Metropolitan Police considers using Palantir's AI for criminal intelligence analysis.
