Sadiq Khan blocks Met Police’s controversial £50 million deal with Palantir
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a £50 million deal between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir due to procurement procedure violations. The Mayor's Office cited a lack of proper approval for the contract, which was intended to utilize Palantir's AI technology for criminal investigations. Khan plans to discuss the ethical considerations of public procurement with the Government.
- ▪Sadiq Khan blocked a £50 million deal between the Metropolitan Police and Palantir.
- ▪The Mayor cited a 'clear and serious breach' of procurement procedures.
- ▪The Metropolitan Police failed to present its procurement strategy for approval.
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