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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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…
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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…