German Bundeswehr does not intend to use Palantir software
4 hours ago
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- The Bundeswehr will not use Palantir's software for a military cloud and AI applications, citing data access concerns.
- For the NATO software Maven, Palantir staff operate it, which is deemed unacceptable for national data.
- Two German and one French companies (Almato, Orcrist, ChapsVision) are selected for testing and potential contracts.
- German Defense Minister expressed worries about Peter Thiel's stake in drone supplier Stark Defence, but a contract was approved.
- Palantir faces criticism for surveillance software used by US agencies like ICE, seen as discriminatory and non-transparent.
- Peter Thiel is viewed as promoting anti-democratic ideologies and US tech dominance, adding to reservations.