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Palantir appears in 18 stories we have published between September 2026 and November 2026, mostly in our Policy and Business coverage. It is most often reported alongside Anthropic, OpenAI and Google.
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Leading the Future super PAC spends $26M in 2026 midterms, sees limited impact
Leading the Future, a pro-AI super PAC network backed by $100 million from Silicon Valley investors, spent millions during the 2026 U.S. midterm elections but failed to make a significant dent in competitive races. The network’s strategy shifted from targeting high-risk contests to supporting safe candidates, drawing criticism over its motives and effectiveness.
5 November 2026
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Leading the Future super PAC spends $26M in 2026 midterms, sees limited impact
A $100M pro-AI super PAC network backed by Andreessen Horowitz and OpenAI spent millions in the 2026 midterms but failed to influence competitive races…

NHS trusts contradict NHS England on Palantir data platform rollout
NHS England lists 29 trusts as benefiting from Palantir’s federated data platform, but trusts report the system is not live.

Palantir warns AI race raises risk of China seizing Taiwan for TSMC
Palantir’s head of defence says the global AI competition increases the temptation for China to seize Taiwan, home to TSMC, the dominant maker of advanced AI…

Oura sues Ultrahuman again over redesigned Ring Pro, seeks U.S. sales ban
Oura files patent infringement lawsuit against Ultrahuman and manufacturer SVTronics, aiming to block U.S. sales of the redesigned Ring Pro and claim damages.

Tech and telecom industries poured $183M into Trump’s ballroom project
Over $183 million from tech, telecom, and crypto industries funded President Trump’s ballroom project, with taxpayers potentially covering half the $600M cost.

Peter Thiel Links AI Regulation to Antichrist in Controversial Lecture Series
Tech billionaire Peter Thiel has sparked controversy by linking government AI regulation to the antichrist in a global lecture series.

Former AI Researcher Testifies as Pentagon Cuts Ties With Anthropic Over Safety Dispute
Jacob Coxon, a former Anthropic researcher, testifies at a New York City AI hearing as the Pentagon halts use of Anthropic’s tools over safety guardrails.

UFORCE recruits Formula 1 engineers to build faster, lighter naval drones
Ukrainian defense firm UFORCE is recruiting Formula 1 engineers to redesign its MAGURA naval drones for lighter, faster, and more durable combat use.

Marlan Space and Loft Orbital Secure $1B for AI-Powered Satellite Expansion
Marlan Space and Loft Orbital announce a $1B program to expand the Altair AI Earth observation constellation, leveraging Mistral AI for onboard data processing.

Meta’s Anti-Terrorism Consortium Faces Mass Resignations Amid Governance Dispute
Independent advisers resign from Meta-led GIFCT after proposed changes reduce oversight. Plus: Trump’s AI meeting, Meta’s tax strategy, and AI industry warnings.

Trump and Johnson’s AI Meeting Spotlights Growing Regulatory Pressures on Tech Giants
US leaders meet tech CEOs to discuss AI regulation amid rising concerns over rogue agents, data breaches, and legal accountability for AI companies.

Trump and Xi Agree to Rename AI "Super Intelligence" as Policy Talks Stall
Trump hosts Xi and tech leaders to rebrand AI as "Super Intelligence," bypassing policy discussions. America.gov launch planned but no major breakthroughs reported.

UN Debates AI Regulation as Anthropic Clashes with Pentagon Over Voting Control and Supply Risks
The UN Security Council’s first AI safety meeting highlights divides between global regulation efforts and national sovereignty, while legal battles reshape AI governance.

UK Government Faces Critical Decision Over Palantir’s £330m NHS Contract
Andy Burnham must decide whether to terminate Palantir’s £330m NHS contract by 2027. Political pressure, public petitions, and conflicts of interest complicate the decision.

Palantir CEO Warns AI Labs May Never IPO, Cites Liability Risks
Palantir CEO Alex Karp suggests frontier AI labs like OpenAI may never go public due to liability risks, proposing nationalization as a potential outcome.

TikTok’s U.S. Arm Joins Lantern to Combat Child Exploitation
TikTok’s U.S. arm joins Lantern, a cross-platform child safety initiative by the Tech Coalition, and commits $2M to modernize NCMEC’s CyberTipline.

Software VCs Are Flooding Hard Tech—But Lack Expertise, Warns Defense Vet
Van Espahbodi of Generational Partners warns about the risks of software VCs entering hardware and industrial tech without sector expertise. Here’s what founders need to know.

Andreessen Horowitz Launches $42M Academy for Teen Founders
Andreessen Horowitz launches The Horowitz Andreessen Academy, a for-profit alternative to college for teens. Backed by $42M, the program starts in 2027 with tech industry support.
