April 2, 2026via Financial Times Technology
NHS staff boycott Palantir’s data platform over ethical concerns
Why it matters
Major resistance to AI deployment in healthcare shows how ethical concerns can undermine even massive government contracts, signaling potential challenges for enterprise AI adoption in sensitive sectors.
Key signals
- £330 million NHS contract value
- Contract awarded in 2023
- Platform designed to collate hospital and patient information
The hook
£330mn. That's what the NHS paid Palantir for a data platform that staff are now boycotting over ethical concerns.
Controversial US tech group was awarded a £330mn contract in 2023 to collate hospital and patient information
Relevance score:75/100