Met gets extension to Palantir AI project after Sadiq Khan blocked deal (opens original article in a new tab)

The Metropolitan police received a 12-month extension to use AI technology from Palantir while the force conducts a new procurement process, following the mayor's block on a £50m deal over procurement rule breaches.

• Met granted 12-month extension to AI project with Palantir after mayor blocked £50m deal
• Mayor's office cited procurement rule breach and considered only one supplier
• Met will run new procurement process while continuing AI use to improve standards and detect misconduct
• Palantir plans to challenge mayor's decision in court
• Met uses AI to analyze 45,000 people's data for misconduct and risk identification