Surveillance and Privacy: The Palantir Controversy

This chapter examines the contentious relationship between the U.S. government and Palantir, focusing on the ethical implications of using a private company's data aggregation technology. The discussion highlights concerns regarding privacy, surveillance, and the potential consequences of centralizing government data. It also explores how modern technologies, particularly in the context of autonomous vehicles and law enforcement, can infringe upon civil liberties and reshape societal norms.