Metropolitan Police
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- 2026-10-15 regulatory The Metropolitan Police is under investigation by a data watchdog for the unlawful use of the Auror platform. source
- 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 its Palantir AI pilot project. source
- 2026-06-24 product_launch The Metropolitan Police received a 12-month extension for their 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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Metropolitan Police faces data watchdog probe over Auror platform use
The Metropolitan Police is facing scrutiny from data watchdogs for its unauthorized use of the Auror shoplifting platform. The force unlawfully uploaded details of 179 individuals without proper privacy checks or corpor…
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Palantir AI helps Met Police uncover misconduct by chief
Palantir's Foundry AI system was instrumental in uncovering misconduct by James Deller, the former chief of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary. Deller was dismissed after the system helped identify that he h…
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Met Police volunteer leader fired over AI-discovered intimate images
The head of the Metropolitan Police's Special Constabulary has been dismissed after an AI tool discovered deleted intimate images on his work phone. This discovery led to his termination from the volunteer force.
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Palantir exec Tom Watson warns against 'mob rule' in government contracts
Tom Watson, a former Labour deputy leader now working for Palantir, has cautioned against public contract awards being dictated by public outcry, referring to it as "mob rule." He defended Palantir against backlash conc…
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Royal Navy sailor charged with spying for Russia in London court
A Royal Navy sailor, Teddy Young, appeared in a London court facing charges of spying for Russia. He is accused of preparing to disclose protected information and retaining sensitive UK defense material between November…
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Atos SE secures £350M contract for Metropolitan Police IT services
Atos SE has secured a six-year contract worth £350 million to manage and secure applications for the Metropolitan Police. The agreement includes options to expand services to include cloud and digital workplace solution…
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Met Police suspends phone-hacking software over Russian links amid AI security concerns
The Metropolitan Police have suspended their use of phone-hacking software due to concerns about potential links to Russia. This decision comes amid broader discussions about AI security and network protocols, with a St…
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AI and crime-predicting tech use by London police to be discussed at town hall
The SafetyNotSurveillance coalition is hosting a town hall event in London to discuss the use of AI and crime-predicting technologies by the Metropolitan Police. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 17th, from…
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Revolut customer data exposed in fake UK law enforcement phishing attack
Revolut has reportedly fallen victim to a sophisticated phishing attack, leading to the exposure of sensitive customer data. Attackers impersonated UK law enforcement agencies, including the National Crime Agency and Me…
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UK police widen probe into Reform UK over foreign funding allegations
British police are expanding a criminal investigation into the Reform UK political party concerning allegations of foreign funding violations. The probe, initiated after a documentary suggested party officials planned t…
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UK health minister voices concern over Palantir's NHS data contract
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 ar…
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Nvidia eyes $13B Hugging Face acquisition amid AI investment; London Mayor's Palantir dispute continues
Nvidia is reportedly in talks to acquire Hugging Face for $13 billion, signaling a significant investment in open-weight AI models. Separately, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has agreed to allow his communications to be search…
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Met Police awards £6.76m AI OSINT contract to Neotas
The Metropolitan Police has awarded Neotas a £6.76 million contract for an automated Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) screening system. This system will be used to monitor professionalism and counter-terrorism activitie…
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Ex-Cambridge professor Jason Arday found dead amid plagiarism scandal
Jason Arday, a former professor at the University of Cambridge, has died. Arday had recently resigned from his position following an investigation into allegations of plagiarism. The university confirmed his death, expr…
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UK Criminal Records Office Suffers Major Security Breach
A UK criminal records office has suffered a significant security lapse, exposing sensitive information and potentially jeopardizing national security. The breach, detailed by The Register, highlights woeful security pra…
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UK criminal records office suffers data leak due to severe security flaws
A UK criminal records office, the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), suffered a significant data leak due to woefully inadequate security measures. Despite numerous alerts and unpatched systems, the office was unable…
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Woman arrested after four men stabbed in London's Covent Garden
A 47-year-old woman was arrested by UK police in London's Covent Garden after four men were stabbed. The incident, believed to be related to mental health, resulted in the recovery of scissors at the scene. Emergency se…
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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…