Metropolitan Police
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- 2026-06-24 product_launch The Metropolitan Police received a 12-month extension for their AI pilot project with Palantir. source
- 2026-06-24 partnership The Metropolitan Police have extended their AI project partnership with Palantir, following an initial block by the Mayor of London. source
- 2026-06-24 product_launch The Metropolitan Police received a 12-month extension for their Palantir AI pilot project. source
- 2026-06-24 product_launch The Metropolitan Police received a 12-month extension for its Palantir AI pilot project. source
- 2026-06-12 regulatory The Metropolitan Police faces potential job cuts due to a blocked deal with Palantir. source
- 2026-05-22 regulatory London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million contract for Palantir's AI technology with the Metropolitan Police. source
- 2026-05-16 regulatory Over 4,000 police officers were deployed to manage rival protests in London. source
- 2026-04-27 regulatory London Mayor Sadiq Khan blocked a £50m contract for Palantir's AI technology due to procurement rule breaches.
- 2026-04-22 partnership The Metropolitan police is in discussions to acquire AI technology from Palantir. source
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London crime data refutes 'dangerous city' narrative, mayor blames bots
London's Mayor Sadiq Khan is pushing back against a narrative that the city is dangerous, citing a recent drop in recorded street crime. He attributes the perception of increased danger to online "outrage economy" tacti…
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Google Gemini powers new AI art exploration tool at The Met
Google has launched Art Aura, an interactive AI experience in collaboration with The Met. This tool, developed by the Google Arts & Culture Lab and powered by Google Gemini, allows users to explore thematic connections …
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UK police arrest man over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
A man has been arrested by London police for allegedly threatening to shoot Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party. The arrest follows concerns about politician security, particularly after the recent killing o…
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Tesco expands facial recognition tech to combat shoplifting
Tesco, a major UK supermarket chain, is expanding its use of facial recognition technology across its stores to combat shoplifting. The company plans to install this technology in up to 150 additional stores by the end …
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London Met Police extend Palantir AI pilot for 12 months
The Metropolitan Police in London have received a 12-month extension for their AI pilot project with Palantir. This extension comes after an initial deal was blocked by Mayor Sadiq Khan. The additional time will allow t…
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Metropolitan Police extend Palantir AI pilot after Mayor blocks £50m deal
The Metropolitan Police have received a 12-month extension for their pilot AI project with Palantir, following London Mayor Sadiq Khan's decision to block a £50 million deal. This extension allows the Met to conduct a n…
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Met Police extend AI project with Palantir after mayoral block
The Metropolitan Police have secured an extension for their AI project, which utilizes technology from Palantir. This comes after the Mayor of London had previously blocked the deal. The project aims to leverage AI for …
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UK Police Officer Investigated for Fabricating Evidence with AI
A UK police officer is under criminal investigation for allegedly using artificial intelligence to fabricate evidence in multiple cases, marking the first known instance of its kind in the country. The officer has been …
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Met Police job cuts loom after Palantir deal blocked
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Mark Rowley, has stated that approximately 700 frontline jobs are at risk of being cut. This potential reduction in staff is due to the blocking of a deal with Palantir, which was e…
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Palantir sues London Mayor over blocked Met Police contract; new game releases announced
Palantir is planning to sue London Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a £50 million contract for the Met Police. Khan intervened due to concerns about procurement rules. Separately, news emerged about upcoming video game…
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Palantir to sue London Mayor over blocked £50m Met police contract
Palantir is preparing to sue London Mayor Sadiq Khan after he blocked a £50 million contract for the Metropolitan police to use Palantir's intelligence analysis software. Khan cited a breach of procurement rules and a l…
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Netflix and AMC series earn perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes scores
Two new series have garnered perfect 100% critic scores on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating high critical acclaim. One is "The Witness," a three-episode limited series on Netflix dramatizing the 1992 real-life killing of Rac…
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UK Police AI linked to false arrest over facial recognition
Police.AI, a facial recognition system, has launched in the UK, but has already been linked to a false arrest. The system identified a man based on similar glasses, facial features, body structure, and shoes as a suspec…
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Palantir's AI software fuels growth amid controversy
Palantir, a US data analytics company, has seen significant growth and controversy due to its AI-driven software used by global clients including the NHS and military. Founded by Peter Thiel, the company's valuation has…
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Six stabbed after Arsenal Premier League victory parade in London
Six individuals were stabbed in London following Arsenal's Premier League victory parade. The incident occurred hours after the celebratory event, which drew thousands of fans and a significant police presence. Authorit…
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UK group calls to ban AI crime prediction tech over bias
A UK advocacy group is campaigning to ban AI-powered "crime-predicting" technology, arguing it violates the presumption of innocence. The group highlights that these systems are trained on flawed data reflecting histori…
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UK petition demands inquiry into Palantir's defense AI use
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 p…
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London police seek £300M tech after Palantir deal blocked
The Metropolitan Police in London has outlined a £300 million technology procurement plan following the rejection of a contract with Palantir. The deal, initially valued at up to £50 million, was blocked by a deputy may…
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UK police seek charges for Grenfell Tower fire deaths
British police are seeking to bring criminal charges against 57 individuals and 20 organizations nearly a decade after the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire that killed 72 people. The Metropolitan Police will submit evidence fil…
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London deploys 4,000 police for rival pro-Palestine, far-right protests
London authorities deployed over 4,000 police officers to manage rival pro-Palestine and far-right protests, fearing clashes. The demonstrations, including a march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson and a pr…