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

posted by Kristi Wachter on
The decision follows activist pressure as Palantir faces growing scrutiny over NHS and UK government deals
The Guardian Sanya Mansoor
Excerpt:
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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