- US technology firm Palantir and the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime have resolved their legal dispute, with both parties formally withdrawing their High Court claims.
- Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan had previously blocked a £50 million deal for Palantir to supply artificial intelligence software to the Metropolitan Police , citing procurement procedure breaches.
- Mopac denied claims that Palantir's company values influenced the veto, clarifying that the decision was based strictly on governance, legal tests, and ensuring value for money.
- Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley had warned that blocking the automated intelligence technology could force the force to cut staff to manage severe budget deficits.
- Palantir remains involved in an ongoing bidding process for a Metropolitan Police contract, which is scheduled to be decided in the spring.
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London Mayor’s office resolves legal dispute with AI giant Palantir over £50m contract
