Police unit pulls plug on Palantir AI technology

The East Midlands Special Operations Unit ended its two-year trial of Palantir's AI-powered data analysis software, deciding not to renew the contract and requiring Palantir to delete all related data. The trial involved using Palantir Foundry with data from Leicestershire Police to aid investigations into serious crimes. Despite Palantir's claims of aiding UK police forces and public services, concerns over ethics and privacy influenced the decision.