Met Police considering Palantir AI tech to analyse criminal investigation data
Published: 22/04/2026
| The Guardian
The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is in discussion with US technology company Palantir concerning the potential acquisition of AI software to automate intelligence analysis for criminal investigations, following a recent review by senior officers of systems designed to increase productivity.
Palantir already provides Scotland Yard with experimental AI for detecting rogue officers. The Guardian article reveals MPS is considering inviting the company to tender for a further multimillion-pound contract. The talks, however, have prompted internal concerns about the processing of highly sensitive data, including victims' personal information.
The news follows growing public and political scrutiny of Palantir's expanding presence within the UK public sector. The company currently holds contracts with the NHS, the Ministry of Defence, and various local authorities and police forces, with a combined value exceeding £500m.
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