Palantir Technologies participated in a government hackathon organized by DOGE to develop a mega API for consolidating IRS data using its Foundry platform. This project, which could streamline access to sensitive taxpayer information, raises concerns about centralized surveillance and potential authoritarian control.

Palantir Technologies co-founder Joe Lonsdale flagged unusual market activity by questioning whether China is dumping treasuries amid escalating trade tensions and political maneuvering, including remarks on President Trump's policies. This public comment highlights executive engagement in political discourse, drawing attention to possible economic manipulation.

Palantir Technologies has entered into a consent decree with the U.S. Labor Department to resolve allegations that it discriminated against Asian applicants for engineering roles. Under the settlement, the company will pay $1.7 million in back wages and other monetary relief, as well as offer jobs to eight affected individuals.

Palantir Technologies settled a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor that alleged the company routinely eliminated qualified Asian job applicants from its screening process. As part of the settlement, Palantir agreed to pay nearly $1.7 million in back pay and other relief, while denying any admission of wrongdoing.

OpenSecrets data shows that Palantir Technologies’ PAC raised $122,909 during the 2023-2024 election cycle. The PAC profile underscores the company’s engagement in political fundraising activities, which, while modest in scale compared to larger corporate donors, continue to raise questions about the role of corporate money in influencing political processes.

Palantir Technologies agreed to pay $1.7M to settle claims of racial discrimination in its hiring process, where Asian applicants were routinely eliminated. The settlement, announced by the US Department of Labor, requires back wages, stock option compensation, and new job offers for affected applicants.

Palantir announced the deployment of its TITAN AI-enabled systems to enhance U.S. Army battlefield intelligence under a $178 million contract. The systems are designed to empower soldiers through advanced data collection and targeting capabilities, raising concerns about their potential role in repressive military actions.

The article details CEO Alex Karp's evolving political stance, including praise for Donald Trump’s leadership and critiques of progressive policies, alongside Palantir's extensive contracts with U.S. government agencies known for repressive practices.

OpenSecrets data reveals that Palantir made significant political contributions in the 2024 cycle ($4.94M) and spent over $5.77M on lobbying in 2024. Furthermore, a notable proportion of its lobbyists—32 of 45 in 2023 and 25 of 38 in 2024—are former government employees, highlighting a revolving door dynamic that raises concerns about undue influence and potential prioritization of corporate and authoritarian interests over democratic accountability.

Palantir has secured more than $2.7B in U.S. government contracts, including major Pentagon deals, and significantly increased its lobbying spending—from approximately $1M in 2015 to $5.8M in 2024. Additionally, the company has hired extensively from government agencies, raising concerns about regulatory capture and undue influence on public policy.

A Financial Times article reveals that Palantir’s practice of hiring former government officials and reliance on expansive US government contracts has contributed to its huge growth. This revolving door with government raises concerns about undue corporate influence on political decisions and potential erosion of democratic accountability.

A report by Campaign for Accountability details how Palantir Inc. has ramped up its political influence in Washington through record lobbying expenditures, hiring former government officials connected to the Trump administration, and launching a foundation aimed at promoting policy ideas aligned with its business interests.

Palantir Technologies' PAC contributed $38,000 to federal candidates during the 2023-2024 election cycle, as reported by OpenSecrets based on FEC data released on February 06, 2025.

Data from OpenSecrets indicates that during the 2023–2024 campaign cycle, Palantir Technologies contributed approximately $6,000 to Republican PACs and $5,000 to Democratic PACs, based on FEC data released on February 06, 2025. The slightly higher contribution to Republican PACs raises concerns from an anti-fascist perspective given the associations of some far-right agendas with authoritarian policies.

Palantir Technologies has hired Miller Strategies— a lobbying firm with strong ties to Trump-era politics— to influence defense policy and appropriations as it pursues extensive government contracts.

Palantir Technologies has engaged Miller Strategies—a lobbying firm with close ties to Trump’s network—to assist in pursuing federal government contracts, raising concerns about its political affiliations.

Palantir Technologies has engaged Miller Strategies, a lobbying firm with strong ties to Trump-era political networks, to influence defense policy and appropriations. This move underscores the company's close engagement with lobbying efforts linked to authoritarian political figures.

A Norwegian investor divested from Palantir, expressing concerns that its AI-based predictive policing systems were used in supporting Israeli surveillance operations against Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. This move highlights worries over the company's role in supplying technology that may facilitate authoritarian practices.

The article highlights Palantir Technologies Inc.'s involvement in political contributions, including a reference to support for the Angus King U.S. Senate campaign. Such contributions provoke concerns regarding corporate influence over the electoral process, raising questions about the company’s potential role in reinforcing authoritarian political dynamics.

Palantir's CEO publicly endorsed Kamala Harris on August 19, 2024, marking a clear stance against authoritarian influences. The CEO's support contrasts with past associations, notably co-founder Peter Thiel's support for Donald Trump, signaling a shift towards democratic values and a repudiation of far-right influences.

Palantir Technologies Inc. has reportedly supplied advanced AI tools to Israel for military applications, a move underscored by a board meeting in Tel Aviv and CEO Alex Karp’s overt support for Israel’s military efforts. This event raises concerns over the company’s role in providing repressive technologies that may escalate conflict.

An OpenSecrets profile details Palantir Technologies' lobbying efforts dating back to 1998, highlighting their roles in influencing policy areas including defense, military construction, and veterans' affairs through persistent political lobbying activities.

Palantir Technologies spent $5,090,000 on lobbying efforts during 2023, as reported on OpenSecrets. The expenditure reflects the company’s significant use of financial resources to influence policy decisions, raising concerns about the potential distortion of democratic accountability.

UK health workers disrupted Palantir's London headquarters in protest against its controversial NHS contract and its provision of repressive technologies used in Israel's actions in Gaza. The protest highlights concerns over the company's political endorsements and business practices that support authoritarian regimes.

Palantir Technologies published its detailed Human Rights Policy, affirming its commitment to defending privacy, civil liberties, and human rights in accordance with international standards and UN guidelines. The policy underscores ethical business practices and promotes transparency against authoritarian misuse.

Palantir Technologies scrapped proposed cuts to company pension contributions in the UK following a strong backlash from employees, leading to a reversal of the planned policy.

Reports indicate that Palantir has been awarded a £480m joint contract to operate the NHS’s new federated data platform. Critics, including Amnesty International, have raised concerns regarding the company's history of human rights controversies and the transparency of the contract awarding process.

A briefing by the Investor Alliance for Human Rights highlights significant human rights risks for Palantir Technologies due to its mission-critical relationship with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), known for controversial law enforcement practices. The report urges investors to push for stronger human rights governance in light of the reputational and legal dangers posed by these government ties.

Palantir Technologies, known for its involvement in US surveillance programs and controversial contracts, is poised to secure a £480m NHS federated data platform deal. The contract, awarded without a competitive tender, has sparked criticism over opaque procurement processes, potential data privacy risks, and the company’s longstanding ties with government spy agencies.

Palantir Technologies reportedly spent $5,090,000 on lobbying in 2023, highlighting significant corporate effort to influence U.S. public policy. This expenditure raises concerns about undue corporate influence and the potential to align governmental policies with private interests rather than the needs of marginalized communities.

OpenSecrets data reveals that in 2023, 32 out of 45 Palantir lobbyists and in 2024, 25 out of 38 lobbyists had previously held government positions, indicating a strong revolving door dynamic that may compromise democratic accountability.

On May 18, 2022, Palantir Technologies published its Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement outlining policies to ensure compliance with modern slavery regulations. The document details internal training, dedicated reporting channels, and supplier agreement clauses designed to enforce ethical labor practices and maintain a slavery‐free supply chain.

Amnesty International and various human rights advocates have criticized Palantir for its contracts with ICE, alleging that the company’s technology is used to facilitate profiling, mass raids, and other practices that violate the human rights of migrants.

Amnesty International raised concerns over Palantir's contracts with ICE, highlighting the lack of proper human rights due diligence and noting that its technology has been used in operations that resulted in family separations, detentions, and raids.

An Amnesty International-backed report highlights that Palantir’s contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for providing products to ICE, including its Integrated Case Management System and FALCON analytical platforms, may contribute to serious human rights violations of migrants and asylum-seekers.

A detailed Amnesty International briefing report reveals that Palantir Technologies has failed to conduct adequate human rights due diligence in its contracts with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and ICE. The report highlights that the company’s ICM and FALCON platforms are being used in operations that contribute to repressive enforcement measures, including family separations, detention, and deportation of migrants and asylum-seekers.

Amnesty International briefing accuses Palantir of neglecting human rights due diligence in its contracts with ICE. The company’s technology, including its ICM and FALCON systems, has been used in operations that have led to migrant detentions, family separations, and other abuses, raising serious ethical concerns ahead of its NYSE direct listing.

Allegations claim that through its multi‐million dollar contracts with ICE, Palantir Technologies is providing data analytics and surveillance tools that facilitate mass raids, detention, family separations, and deportations of migrants and asylum seekers. Human rights groups, including Mijente, have called on the company to cancel these contracts amid reports of appalling detention conditions and widespread human rights abuses.

A human rights risk briefing by the Investor Alliance for Human Rights highlights significant risks associated with Palantir's contracts with ICE and U.S. defense agencies. The report details how the company’s software is used in controversial operations such as surveillance, tracking, and mass raids—practices that bolster authoritarian state actions.

Amnesty International and employee backlash highlight concerns over Palantir’s contracts with ICE, alleging that its software enables detailed profiling and repressive enforcement actions that contribute to serious human rights violations.

On January 10, 2020, Palantir Technologies issued a detailed response to allegations linking its software to human rights abuses in immigration enforcement. The statement emphasized that Palantir provides data integration tools solely to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and does not engage in surveillance, detention management, or data brokerage. The response argued that activist claims conflated the actions of various federal agencies with Palantir’s limited role, and defended its ethical business practices despite mounting criticisms regarding the potential for enabling authoritarian enforcement.

The article details how Palantir’s FALCON Tipline, part of its Integrated Case Management system sold to ICE, was used to coordinate immigration raids in Mississippi, raising serious human rights concerns about the company’s role in supporting repressive state actions.

A detailed briefing by the Investor Alliance for Human Rights outlines Palantir's ongoing business relationship with ICE, highlighting the company's role in enabling invasive surveillance, mass raids, and detentions that contribute to human rights abuses. Despite widespread criticism and calls for a comprehensive human rights policy, Palantir renewed its ICM contract with ICE in August 2019, further entrenching its position in controversial government practices.

Palantir settled charges of systemic hiring discrimination with the US Department of Labor's OFCCP, agreeing to pay over $1.65 million in back wages, additional monetary relief, and extend job offers to affected Asian applicants at its Palo Alto facility.