Palantir expands big data and AI presence across Europe

An investigation has revealed extensive links between the U.S. technology giant Palantir and various European nations. The company, which specializes in big data analytics and artificial intelligence, holds contractual agreements with eleven European countries.

In eight of these nations—including Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Italy, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, and Ukraine—Palantir works directly with defense or armed forces apparatuses. In other instances, the company provides support for intelligence, healthcare, or local administration.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp has defended the company's role, stating that without their products, Europe would face significantly higher levels of terrorism and migration issues. While the Pentagon remains the company's primary funder, its influence is expanding through partnerships with Israel for operations in Gaza and Lebanon, and through the promotion of its Maven Smart System to NATO.