BBC News | Palantir accuses Sadiq Khan of 'putting politics over public safety' after £50m Met deal blocked
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London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan has halted a £50 million contract that would have allowed the Metropolitan Police to use US‑based AI firm Palantir’s software to speed up investigations, sparking criticism from Palantir UK chief Louis Mosley, who warned that the decision “gives hostile states and criminals an advantage” and could force the Met to cut officer numbers. The mayor’s office, citing concerns about value for money and ethical considerations, accused the police of breaching procurement rules by not presenting a strategy for approval, while the Business Secretary called for more British AI solutions. The dispute centers on the £25 million‑per‑year cost, which rose from an initial £15‑25 million estimate, and reflects a broader clash between political priorities and perceived public‑safety needs.
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