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The London mayor blocked a £50 million Met police contract with Palantir, citing a breach of procurement rules.
Scotland Yard had discussed using Palantir AI to automate intelligence analysis before Khan intervened.
Mopac withheld approval, saying the Met failed to show value for money and engaged with only one supplier.
Khan argued public money should go to providers that share London’s values.
The decision blocks Palantir’s largest policing contract in Britain to date.
City Hall suggested a new procurement process would move forward at pace.
Palantir’s UK chief defended the company amid broader public contracts.
The Guardian reported the procurement breach was revealed last month, prompting Khan’s intervention.
The debate comes amid rising concerns over Palantir’s role in UK public services, including the NHS.
The piece notes Palantir’s CEO published a mini-manifesto praising US power.

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The Met Police seeks Palantir AI tools to handle investigations amid budget strain and staff shortfalls.
Mayor Khan blocked the £50m Palantir deal, citing procurement rules and values concerns.
Home Office backs faster AI adoption while public trust in Palantir remains contested.
Palantir’s growing presence in public services prompts questions about independence and governance.
Labour sets up a national Police AI centre to coordinate AI use across services.
Police leaders say Palantir was the only company able to provide needed capabilities.
UK forces are already using Palantir; the row highlights wider reliance on tech in policing.
Experts warn of trust and governance challenges amid AI deployment in public services.
Met issues reflect broader debate about replacing human labour with AI in public services.
The article frames AI in policing as part of a broader shift to automate risk and evidence handling.
Palantir’s track record with controversial government contracts fuels scrutiny.

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The London mayor blocked a £50m Palantir contract with the Metropolitan Police over procurement concerns.
Palantir argues the decision politicises procurement and harms public safety, led by Louis Mosley in the UK and Europe.
Labour and ministers reacted with mixed views on Palantir, with some MPs supporting the decision and others praising the tech.
The Met had planned to use Palantir AI to assist investigations, a plan now in question after the block.
Khan’s office said the procurement breach was clear and serious, complicating the extension of Palantir’s role.
Ministers defended Palantir’s capabilities, noting potential value in AI tools for public services.
Palantir has faced scrutiny over other government deals, including NHS England and the Ministry of Defence.
Palantir argues its technology helps detect patterns, though critics warn of privacy and safety concerns.
The Met Federation criticised Palantir, calling the approach a 'big brother' system for spying on officers.
The episode underscores broader debates over British AI firms and national security concerns in policing.

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