Revealed: Palantir lobbied minister to stretch AI tools’ reach to NHS GP records
Summary
Palantir urged former UK health minister Zubir Ahmed to consider using its software with NHS GP records, although GP data was excluded from the company’s existing £330 million NHS contract. The messages, obtained through a freedom of information request, show the company discussing potential benefits and political opposition to the proposal.Key Facts
- Palantir’s contract with NHS England covers a federated data platform and excludes GP records.
- Messages between Palantir UK chief Louis Mosley and Ahmed span July 2025 to March 2026, according to the article.
- Palantir described its Foundry software as suitable for linking primary and secondary care data.
- The company said adding GP data could support faster GP access, care for frail patients and preventive care.
- Palantir advised Ahmed to prepare for opposition from doctors and political critics.
- The British Medical Association and patient groups have opposed adding GP data to Palantir’s platform, citing concerns about trust.
- The article reports that the government was reviewing the contract and that Health Secretary Yvette Cooper said the review was ongoing.
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