Met police in talks to buy Palantir AI tech for use in criminal investigations
Summary
The Metropolitan Police in London is discussing a potential deal to use AI technology from the U.S. company Palantir to help with criminal investigations. Palantir’s software is already used by some UK police forces and government departments, but the talks have raised concerns about privacy and reliance on a controversial American firm.Key Facts
- The Met Police has met with Palantir about buying AI tools to speed up intelligence analysis.
- Palantir’s technology is used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Israeli military.
- Internal worries exist over a U.S. company accessing sensitive crime data, including personal info of victims.
- Palantir already provides AI systems to detect corrupt officers at Scotland Yard.
- Palantir’s contracts with UK public bodies like the NHS and Ministry of Defence are worth over £500 million.
- Some MPs want the government to cancel NHS contracts due to privacy and the company’s political ties.
- The Home Secretary is pushing for more AI use in policing, with £115 million planned to develop AI tools.
- Some Met staff believe current systems need fixing before spending big on new AI tech.
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