Palantir Technologies: The Double-Edged Sword of Surveillance

This chapter explores the controversial rise of Palantir Technologies, founded in response to post-9/11 security concerns, and its advanced data processing capabilities. It discusses the ethical implications of its surveillance tools, which can misidentify individuals and misapply predictive policing, particularly in disadvantaged communities. Additionally, it reflects on founder Peter Thiel's shifting views on data privacy and surveillance, raising questions about the moral ramifications of such technologies in society.