Palantir Technologies

Palantir Technologies is a US-based data analytics company founded by Alex Karp that has gained notoriety for its controversial business practices and politics. The company's products allow large sets of data to be analyzed and searched easily, including through the use of commercial AI systems. Recent news articles have highlighted Palantir's involvement in high-profile contracts with the NHS and defence sectors, as well as criticism from Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs who demand the government scrap its £330m NHS contract with the company. The company has also been accused of 'technofascism' and has faced scrutiny over its business practices and ties to Donald Trump's immigration crackdown and the Israeli military. Despite these controversies, Palantir continues to expand its reach into the British state, including a recent deal to investigate financial regulation data.