Alexander Goodrich

A piece on Palantir and it's dangers. Content Warning.

In the current political landscape of the United States, you may have heard the name “Palantir” brought up in conversation at some point. Palantir, a data analytics company, has been the target of much scrutiny and debate over its anti-crime and anti-terrorism advantages, as well as severe privacy concerns and fears of mass surveillance. This is the reason why Palantir is a very important topic in the area of Homeland Security. First, to truly understand the importance and dangers of Palantir, the background of the company must be understood.