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Palantir's NHS data platform faces scrutiny over low usage and high costs

An investigation into Palantir's extensive involvement with the British state, particularly the NHS, has raised significant concerns. Despite a £330 million contract for a federated data platform (FDP) built on Palantir's Foundry software, evidence suggests low actual usage among NHS trusts. Clinicians and data officers report that the FDP is often slower and less effective than existing systems, with a poor user experience, leading to questions about its efficacy and the substantial costs associated with its implementation. AI

IMPACT Raises questions about the effectiveness and cost of AI-driven data platforms in public services, potentially impacting future government procurement decisions.

RANK_REASON Investigative journalism piece raising concerns about a company's government contracts and technology efficacy.

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Palantir's NHS data platform faces scrutiny over low usage and high costs

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  1. Mastodon — sigmoid.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan Paid-for political access and threadbare regu

    🤖 I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan Paid-for political access and threadbare regulations have helped to embed the US tech firm in the NHS – and beyond. But there is a way to free ourselvesAndy Burnham …

  2. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Peter Geoghegan ·

    I investigated Palantir’s foothold in the British state – and what I found should worry us all | Peter Geoghegan

    <p>Paid-for political access and threadbare regulations have helped to embed the US tech firm in the NHS – and beyond. But there is a way to free ourselves</p><p>Andy Burnham faces a <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jul/10/in-tray-of-challenges-andy-burnham-face…