'This looks rubbish': Palantir and the NHS

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Palantir's UK headquarters in Soho Square is discreet and secretive, with visitors required to sign NDAs.
The company faced protests over a £330 million NHS contract and allegations of involvement with Israeli military operations in Gaza.
Palantir was founded in 2003 by Peter Thiel and Alex Karp, initially focusing on data integration for government agencies post-9/11.
The company expanded into the UK public sector, leveraging lobbying firms like Global Counsel and hiring well-connected insiders to secure contracts.
Palantir's Federated Data Platform (FDP) contract with the NHS, worth up to £330 million, has faced criticism for low usage, technical issues, and privacy concerns.
Despite claims of benefits, independent data and reports indicate minimal impact, with some NHS trusts boycotting the platform.
Palantir has deepened ties with UK politicians, including meetings with Keir Starmer and significant defense contracts, despite growing public and parliamentary opposition.
Alternatives to Palantir exist, such as Estonia's open-source X-Road system, but the company remains entrenched in UK government operations.

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