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UK health minister voices concern over Palantir's NHS data contract

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UK health minister James Frith has expressed concern that public mistrust in Palantir could impact the NHS's ability to conduct research, as a growing number of patients are opting out of data sharing. This sentiment arises as the government deliberates on Palantir's substantial contract to operate the NHS's federated data platform. Critics point to Palantir's work with controversial entities like ICE and the Israeli military, while the company and NHS England highlight the technology's benefits in improving patient care and operational efficiency. AI

IMPACT Public mistrust in AI companies could hinder the adoption of AI-driven health platforms and impact patient data sharing for research.

RANK_REASON Government minister expresses concern about a major company's contract with a public health service due to public trust issues. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=2 ai=0.4]

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UK health minister voices concern over Palantir's NHS data contract

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  1. The Guardian — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · Robert Booth UK technology editor ·

    ‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister

    <p>James Frith says patients may be less willing to share data as new figures show a rise in opt-outs</p><p>Concern is being raised about Palantir’s work with the NHS as new figures showed tens of thousands of patients have withdrawn their data from use in research projects.</p><…

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    🤖 ‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister James Frith warns patients may be less willing to share data as new figures show a rise i

    🤖 ‘Mistrust’ of Palantir may affect NHS research, says health minister James Frith warns patients may be less willing to share data as new figures show a rise in opt-outsConcern is being raised about Palantir’s work with the NHS as new figures showed tens of thousands... 📰 Source…

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