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Technology · 9 July 2026

Palantir challenges London police software block over 'ethics' claims

Palantir challenges London police software block over 'ethics' claims

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Police plans to use new software could stay delayed while the legal case continues. Palantir challenged a decision at London's High Court on Thursday after the mayor's office refused approval for a Metropolitan Police agreement, saying procurement rules were not followed, while the company says its ethics were wrongly considered. A trial is scheduled for January.

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