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UK petition demands inquiry into Palantir's defense AI use

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A petition is circulating in the UK calling for a public inquiry into Palantir's use of defense-linked AI in the public sector. The petition highlights concerns about automated targeting in military, intelligence, and policing applications, arguing that Palantir's contracts and influence have been secured without sufficient public scrutiny or democratic control. It specifically targets the use of AI in areas like the NHS and by the Met Police, and is set to close on October 24, 2026. AI

IMPACT Calls for public inquiry into defense AI use could shape future regulatory frameworks and public perception of AI in sensitive sectors.

RANK_REASON The cluster is about a petition and public inquiry request, not a direct AI release or significant industry event.

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UK petition demands inquiry into Palantir's defense AI use

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Is Palantir the most evil company in the world? @ uk_politics @ UKLabour Sign the Parliamentary Petition here: https:// stoppalantir.org/ “PETITION TO PARLIAMEN

    Is Palantir the most evil company in the world? @ uk_politics @ UKLabour Sign the Parliamentary Petition here: https:// stoppalantir.org/ “PETITION TO PARLIAMENT Hold a public inquiry into the use of defence-linked AI in the UK public sector Created by Heiko Khoo Closes on 24 Oct…

    LINKS feddit.uk/…/uk_politics mastodon.cloud/@UKLabour stoppalantir.org

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