Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics over public safety' after £50m Met deal blocked
Summary
London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million contract between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir, a US tech firm, which planned to use artificial intelligence to help with criminal investigations. Palantir's UK CEO said the decision prioritized politics over public safety, while the mayor's office pointed to concerns over the contract’s cost and procedure.Key Facts
- The contract involved Palantir providing AI software to help the Metropolitan Police speed up investigations.
- The deal was valued at £50 million over two years after negotiations.
- Palantir’s UK CEO Louis Mosley criticized the mayor for blocking the deal, saying it harms public safety.
- The Mayor’s Office for Policing and Crime said the police did not properly follow procurement rules.
- City Hall raised concerns about whether the cost was reasonable and sustainable.
- The Metropolitan Police said they need new technology to cope with fewer officers.
- Palantir is a US company founded by Peter Thiel, a donor to President Donald Trump.
- The mayor plans to discuss whether a company’s ethics should influence government contracts.
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