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The Guardian — Technology · November 2, 2026 · On the brief until November 16, 2026

Palantir AI tech unused or little used by 29 NHS trusts said to be benefiting from it

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Freedom of information responses show that 29 NHS trusts listed as benefiting from Palantir software do not use the system. National health officials counted hospitals as active based on background data connections rather than clinical adoption. The gap between central claims and local reality has prompted a watchdog investigation and calls to end the contract.

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A central health authority claims software success, while local hospital trusts report they have not deployed the system.

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