Lawmakers demand Palantir provide information about U.S. contracts

A group of ten Democratic lawmakers has written a letter to Denver-based Palantir, demanding answers regarding the company’s increasing federal contracts under the Trump administration. The letter references a New York Times article from May that highlighted Palantir’s expanded role in government work, with over $113 million in federal spending since President Trump took office. Concerns were raised about the potential consolidation of personal data on Americans using Palantir technology.

The letter, spearheaded by Sen. Ron Wyden and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, called for information on reports of Palantir’s involvement in federal law violations by the Trump administration. The lawmakers expressed worries about the administration’s access to sensitive personal information and its implications for privacy and civil rights.

In response to the Times article, Palantir denied allegations of building a central database on Americans or facilitating surveillance technology. The company stated that it does not engage in such practices.