Armies, healthcare systems and intelligence services: 11 European countries already have multimillion-dollar contracts with Palantir
Experts and public officials warn about the risks of relying on the American firm’s controversial technology. In some countries, such as Spain, the government is assuring the public that there will be a local alternative
On August 3, 2023, Alex Karp, the CEO and co-founder of Palantir Technologies, revealed to shareholders that the company's growth in Europe was disappointing. While his colleagues defended a strong quarter in the United States, Palantir has not yet responded to the investigation conducted by Seguir leyendo Palantir s response Follow The Money and its media partners.
The investigation led to 14 detailed questions posed to Palantir, which the firm chose not to answer directly. Instead, they provided a spokesperson's statement that emphasized the need for a serious debate on how Europe safeguards its technological sovereignty. Palantir's spokesperson argued that this sovereignty should be determined by who controls the data, the decisions, and the mission, rather than just the nationality of the software provider.
According to Palantir, their work in Europe since 2011 has focused on enhancing hospital capacity, accelerating cancer diagnoses, facilitating the resettlement of refugees, combatting organized crime, protecting victims of domestic violence, and responding more swiftly to emergencies such as floods. The company claims that over 20% of its employees are based in Europe, and they assist European businesses in competing and growing in various sectors, including aerospace, manufacturing, and life sciences.
Moreover, Palantir maintains that they support European governments in protecting their national security, including during the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In a previous response to the same media consortium, Palantir denied any involvement in human rights violations.
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