TECHNOLOGY ARMS RACE: Palantir's Massive Army Deal Amidst ICE AI Surveillance Concerns

Tech giant Palantir has secured a significant ten-year, $10 billion contract with the U.S. Army, focusing on database management and AI integration. This deal consolidates 75 previous contracts to streamline the Army's data systems. Founded by Peter Thiel, Palantir has a history of controversial government partnerships, including past involvement in tracking undocumented migrants for arrests and aiding ICE operations since 2011. Despite criticisms regarding sweeping data collection on American citizens, the company denies engaging in unwarranted surveillance.