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  1. RESEARCH · The Register — AI English(EN) ·

    Smaller suppliers invited to pitch for £2.9B UK defense tech framework

    The UK's Government Commercial Agency is seeking smaller technology suppliers for a new defense framework valued at £2.9 billion. This initiative, known as DIPS 2, aims to broaden participation beyond the Ministry of Defence and established large corporations. The framework is designed to foster innovation and competition by engaging a wider range of companies in the defense technology sector. AI

    Smaller suppliers invited to pitch for £2.9B UK defense tech framework

    IMPACT This initiative could lead to increased AI adoption in the UK defense sector by encouraging participation from smaller, potentially more agile technology firms.

  2. RESEARCH · The Guardian — AI English(EN) · · [6 sources]

    Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked

    London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million contract for the Metropolitan Police to use Palantir's AI technology for intelligence analysis, citing a "clear and serious breach" of procurement rules. Palantir criticized Khan's decision, accusing him of prioritizing politics over public safety, while the Met warned of potential cuts to officer numbers. The controversy highlights broader concerns about Palantir's use of public funds and its alignment with London's values, despite the company's significant contracts with other UK public services. AI

    Palantir hits back at Sadiq Khan after £50m contract with Met police blocked

    IMPACT Highlights the growing scrutiny of AI companies' ethical alignment and procurement practices in public services.