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New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK

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The decision follows activist pressure as Palantir faces growing scrutiny over NHS and UK government deals
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Nurses, pro-Palestinian activists and social and climate justice groups applied pressure on the city government as part of a nationwide campaign known as Purge Palantir to stop the company from contracting with government agencies, universities and corporations.
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New York City hospitals drop Palantir as controversial AI firm expands in UK
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The Guardian
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Sanya Mansoor
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