State Department Wants Palantir’s Advice on Free Speech and “Countering Digital Surveillance”

"Palantir, a tech giant with a history of secrecy and controversy, is set to provide guidance to the US State Department on free speech and digital surveillance. Founded by billionaire and Trump ally Peter Thiel, Palantir has made headlines for its involvement in the digital surveillance space, sparking concerns about its role in monitoring citizens and suppressing dissent. Despite its own history of attacking the press, the company is now being tapped by the State Department to advise on how to counter digital surveillance - a move that has raised eyebrows among civil liberties advocates. As the US government struggles to balance national security with individual freedoms, this unlikely partnership between Palantir and the State Department raises important questions about the true intentions behind this collaboration."

Founded by Trump ally and right-wing billionaire Peter Thiel, Palantir has attacked the press and works in the digital surveillance space. The post State Department Wants Palantir’s Advice on Free Speech and “Countering Digital Surveillance” appeared first on The Intercept.