In a move that has sparked intense debate over ethics and power, Tom Watson, a former deputy leader of the Labour Party and member of the House of Lords, is stepping away from his parliamentary duties to become Senior Vice President at Palantir. The AI giant, co-founded by Peter Thiel, now gains a powerful ally to navigate its turbulent relationship with the British government.
A revealing investigation suggests that personal data from Australia's National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants might have been processed by Palantir's powerful analytics software. While the government focuses on combating fraud, digital rights advocates are raising alarms about the privacy of the country's most vulnerable citizens.
In a major development, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has agreed to have his texts, emails, and chats reviewed as part of the lawsuit filed by data analytics firm Palantir over the blocked £50 million police contract. The decision, made during a preliminary hearing, also includes over a dozen officials.
The tech magnate Peter Thiel, co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, has become the center of an intense debate in Argentina. While the opposition questions his intentions and ties to the government, his investments in the country grow. What does Thiel really want in Argentina? An analysis of his moves and the warnings they generate.
On August 28, 2026, Argentina's Congress will host a hearing on Peter Thiel, the billionaire co-founder of PayPal and Palantir, focusing on his influence over AI policies, his $76 million investment in Vista Energy, and his controversial mansion purchase in Buenos Aires. What lies behind the 'technofascism' debate?
Libertarian billionaire Peter Thiel has settled in Buenos Aires, bought a mansion for US$13.5 million, and maintains close ties with Javier Milei's government. While he pushes investments in Vaca Muerta and data centers, concerns grow over data sovereignty and Palantir's influence in the region.
