NHS deal with AI firm Palantir called into question after officials’ concerns revealed
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A £330 million NHS contract awarded to Palantir, a US surveillance technology company, is facing scrutiny due to concerns from health officials about the company's reputation. The contract, for an AI-enabled data platform, aims to connect health information across the NHS. However, officials fear public perception of Palantir, which has worked with the Israeli military and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), is hindering its rollout. By last summer, fewer than half of health authorities in England had adopted the technology, facing opposition from the public and doctors, with the British Medical Association potentially refusing its use. MPs have also raised concerns about Palantir's public sector deals, including contracts with the Ministry of Defence and police forces, and called for greater transparency.
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