Palantir vs London Mayor's AI Contract Battle | Europe News

London’s mayor Sadiq Khan is locked in a legal showdown with the Met Police over a controversial $50 million AI contract with U.S. tech giant Palantir, accusing them of bypassing procurement rules through a covert pilot program designed to skirt oversight. Palantir counters that Khan’s office blocked the deal over vague ethical concerns, framing the move as political interference undermining public safety. Court docs reveal the police allegedly hid key details from regulators and misled officials about competing bids, while also rushing to secure a larger contract before the pilot ended. With trial set for January 2027, MOPAC vows to enforce fair bidding — including allowing Palantir to compete — while the Met extends its internal pilot to combat misconduct. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/07e1348e1f1e0a71