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Coventry Council Reassesses £500,000 Palantir Contract Amid Controversy

9/7/2025

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Coventry City Council is reassessing a £500,000 contract with Palantir amid public concerns about its Israel operations.
Independent councillor Grace Lewis urged against renewing the contract, highlighting local unions' and campaigners' criticisms.
The pilot AI scheme aimed to enhance children's services by transcribing notes and summarizing social workers' records.
Palantir asserts its technology reduces administrative tasks, enabling social workers to focus on vulnerable children.
The council stated the contract was designed for a 12-month review to evaluate its effectiveness.

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Coventry City Council is reassessing a £500,000 contract with Palantir amid public concerns about its Israel operations.
Independent councillor Grace Lewis urged against renewing the contract, highlighting local unions' and campaigners' criticisms.
The pilot AI scheme aimed to enhance children's services by transcribing notes and summarizing social workers' records.
Palantir asserts its technology reduces administrative tasks, enabling social workers to focus on vulnerable children.
The council stated the contract was designed for a 12-month review to evaluate its effectiveness.