NYC Public Hospitals End Palantir Contract Amid UK Controversy Over Government Deals
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Summary
New York City's public hospital system is ending its contract with Palantir, the controversial AI and data analytics firm, as the contract expires in October. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of Palantir's government contracts, particularly in the UK where the company faces controversy over NHS and government deals. NYC hospital officials stated the contract was always intended to be short-term and focused on recovering insurance claim money, with an 'absolute firewall' preventing data sharing. The move follows activist pressure against Palantir's involvement in public healthcare systems.
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The president of the US's largest municipal public healthcare system, Dr Mitchell Katz, testified last week before the New York city council that the agreement with Palantir would expire in October.
He said at the hearing that the contract, which focused on recovering money for insurance claims, was always meant to be short-term, and that there was an 'absolute firewall' preventing Palantir from sharing
The decision follows activist pressure as Palantir faces growing scrutiny over NHS and UK government deals
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