Palantir Hits Back at UK Doctors in NHS Data Fight
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Speaking to UK lawmakers, Palantir executive Louis Mosley rejected claims that the company threatens public trust in the health system. He accused the British Medical Association of putting ideology over patient interest after the group warned that Palantir's 330 million NHS data deal lacked transparency and could erode confidence.
Doctors pointed to the company's past its policing software in the U.S., its ties to Israel's military, and its Trump-supporting founder, Peter Thiel. But Mosley said the firm should be judged on results; if Palantir makes healthcare faster, smarter, and more efficient that should be enough to earn trust.
Lawmakers weren't fully convinced. When asked whether Palantir software could help militaries target individuals using personal data, Mosley emphasized safeguards prompting MP Kit Malthouse to quip, That sounds like a yes.
Palantir's work for the NHS began in 2023, but some UK health trusts say the new system may not outperform existing tools. The company's lobbying ties also drew scrutiny; Mosley denied any special access via Peter Mandelson, who co-founded a firm still advising Palantir.
As pressure builds, Palantir insists it's here to help; critics argue the NHS shouldn't be run on the same software used in war zones.
This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
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