Republican Candidate Issues Threat to Palantir After Florida Move
Summary
James Fishback, a candidate for Florida governor, announced a plan to ban Palantir from state and local government contracts if he is elected. This announcement followed Palantir's decision to move its headquarters to Miami, Florida. Fishback's concerns center around Palantir's role in government surveillance activities.Key Facts
- James Fishback is running for governor of Florida.
- He plans to ban Palantir from state and local contracts due to civil liberty concerns.
- Palantir recently moved its headquarters to Miami, Florida.
- Palantir has contracts with the U.S. Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
- Fishback's concerns focus on the potential use of surveillance technologies on Florida residents.
- Palantir stated its technologies support lawful activities and include safeguards for oversight.
- Palantir previously moved from Palo Alto, California to Denver, Colorado in 2020.
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