

Peter Thiel
Person ExecutivePeter Thiel: Tech investor, Palantir founder, controversial figure involved in politics and transhumanism.
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Peter Thiel is a prominent tech investor and founder of companies like PayPal and Palantir. He is a controversial figure due to his political views, support for figures like Donald Trump, and his interest in transhumanism. Recent news highlights several aspects of his activities and impact. Palantir, his data analytics company, is facing scrutiny over its contracts with organizations like the NHS, ICE, and the Israeli military, with some politicians calling for these contracts to be scrapped. Thiel's views on religion have also drawn criticism, particularly his comments about Greta Thunberg. He is described as a key figure in the tech world with significant influence, and his company Palantir is seen as a major player in global conflicts, such as the Iran war. He is also perceived as someone who is afraid of taxes, death and Greta Thunberg. His actions and beliefs continue to generate debate and controversy.
Last updated: May 15, 2026
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France to ditch Palantir’s AI data tools in favour of domestic provider

Tuesday briefing: Palantir’s rise – and why so many oppose its role in the British state

FCA’s Palantir deal could expose UK financial data to Trump’s US, critics fear

Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked

Met Palantir row gets to heart of how public services should use AI

London mayor Sadiq Khan blocks £50m Met police deal with Palantir

Calls grow to ban Palantir in Australia after manifesto described by UK MP as ‘ramblings of a supervillain’

Sadiq Khan may try to stop Scotland Yard signing Palantir contract
