Palantir Defends Work With ICE to Staff Following Killing of Alex Pretti

R

Relentless

Palantir Defends Work with ICE Amid Growing Frustration from Employees Over Minneapolis Nurse's Killing.

The company, which provides software and data analytics services to the US government, has been working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on various projects in recent years. This work includes a $30 million contract for a platform called ImmigrationOS, which gives ICE "near real-time visibility" into people who self-deport.

Following the killing of Minneapolis nurse Alex Preti by federal agents, Palantir employees have expressed growing frustration with their company's relationship with ICE. Many workers questioned whether the company should continue working with ICE, citing concerns about ethics and business logic.

In response to employee inquiries, Courtney Bowman, Palantir's global director of privacy and civil liberties engineering, linked out to an internal wiki detailing the company's work on federal immigration enforcement projects. The wiki argues that Palantir's technology can help mitigate risks while enabling targeted outcomes, but also acknowledges the reputational risk associated with supporting immigration enforcement operations.

Some employees have expressed concerns about the capabilities of Palantir's products and services being used beyond the scope of the company's contracts. They fear that ICE could build its own workflows using Palantir's software to surveil migrants and citizens alike.

Palantir has not responded to requests for comment on whether its software powers a database referenced in a video showing an ICE agent scanning a legal observer's car.

The company has secured over $900 million in federal contracts under President Donald Trump, who used allegations of fraud to justify increased ICE presence in cities like Minneapolis.
 
Ugh, can't believe Palantir is still defending its shady work with ICE 🤯👀. I mean, I get it, the company needs the $$, but come on! 900 million bucks in federal contracts? That's some serious cash for a platform that's basically helping to create a surveillance state 🚨💻. And now they're trying to justify their work with ICE saying that Palantir's tech can help mitigate risks and enable targeted outcomes... please 🙄. I'm all for innovation, but not when it's being used to track down migrants and citizens without due process 👥.

And what really gets my goat is that some employees are questioning whether Palantir should even continue working with ICE in the first place 🤔. It's like, how can you separate your business interests from your moral compass? 💸 vs. ethics isn't exactly a clear distinction to make, but I guess it's better than just cutting ties altogether 💯.

Can we get some more transparency around what Palantir's products are actually being used for? 🤷‍♀️ This whole thing is getting pretty murky...
 
I don't know man... I'm all for Palantir being able to create tech that helps mitigate risks and stuff, but at the same time, I think they're playing with fire by working so closely with ICE 🤔. I mean, have you seen those videos of them raiding people's homes? It's just not right 🚫. But on the other hand, I get why some employees are worried about their products being used for surveillance and all that... like, shouldn't we be worried about our own government using this tech against us too? 🤷‍♂️ And then again, $900 million in federal contracts under Trump's administration is a big deal, but did we really want to give them so much money in the first place? 🤑 It's all super confusing...
 
🤔 Palantir is trying to distance itself from the controversy but I think it's all about optics at this point. They're basically saying their tech can help reduce risks while also acknowledging the potential for reputational damage. But what really worries me is that some of these employees are starting to question whether they're just pawns in a larger game. The fact that ICE could potentially build its own workflows using Palantir's software to surveil anyone it wants is super unsettling.

And can we talk about the irony of President Trump securing $900 million in federal contracts for immigration enforcement? It's like he's basically outsourcing his problems to private companies. Meanwhile, employees at Palantir are having to deal with internal backlash because of their company's work with ICE. It's a classic case of corporate America doing its own thing, regardless of what the politicians say.

In all honesty, I think we're seeing some real cracks in the system here. If Palantir employees can't even trust their own company, how do we expect them to trust the government? 😒
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this one 🤔. So Palantir is basically saying that their tech can help stop bad things from happening, but at the same time it's also helping ICE do their job... I don't get how that works out 🙃. And I totally get why some of these employees are worried - they're basically using their skills to help a government agency that might be doing questionable stuff. It's like if you were working on a project and you knew the company was gonna use it for something shady, would you still do your job? I don't think so 🤷‍♂️.
 
lol I'm low-key confused about Palantir's stance on this whole thing 🤔. On one hand, they're trying to defend their work with ICE and saying it's all about mitigating risks, but on the other hand, their employees are straight up concerned that their tech is being misused 🚨. I get why they don't wanna abandon a $900 million contract lol 💸, but at the same time, can't they see how this stuff looks to the public? It's like, if you're not careful with your data and algorithms, it can be used for some pretty shady things 👀. Anyway, I think we need more transparency from Palantir about what exactly is happening 🤗.
 
I'm totally down with Palantir standing by their work with ICE, but I can see why employees are getting anxious 😕. It's one thing for them to say they're helping mitigate risks and targeted outcomes, but it sounds like some of those tools could be used for some pretty shady stuff 🤖. I don't know about the specifics of this ImmigrationOS platform, but if it's giving ICE a leg up on surveillance that's not necessarily what people signed up for when they joined Palantir 🤔.
 
u mad at Palantir for working with ICE 🤯🚨? I feel them, tbh 😒. They're just trying to make a buck 💸, but it's all about the benjamins 🤑. If employees are really that upset, maybe they should start looking for jobs elsewhere 🚫💼. But for real tho, shouldn't we be worried about our data getting sold to the highest bidder? 🤔📊
 
this is getting messy palantir's got some explaining to do 🤔 their relationship with ice has been under fire after the minneapolis nurse killing and now employees are questioning whether they should keep working with them it's not just about ethics but also about the capabilities of their tech being used for more than what's contractually agreed upon 📊 i'm concerned that if ice can replicate palantir's workflows, that could lead to a slippery slope where surveillance becomes even more invasive 👀
 
🤔 I think Palantir is walking on thin ice here. On one hand, they're trying to be pragmatic and make money from their contract with ICE, which has been a major source of revenue for them. But on the other hand, it's hard to justify working with an agency that's been accused of overreach and human rights abuses.

Personally, I think Palantir needs to take a step back and reevaluate its priorities. While they're trying to be responsible and mitigate risks, some employees are worried about the broader implications of their technology being used for mass surveillance. It's not just about the contract, it's about the values we want to uphold as a society.

I'm not sure what the solution is, but I think Palantir needs to have an open and honest conversation with its employees and stakeholders about where they stand on this issue. Maybe it's time for them to consider alternative partnerships that align better with their values 🤷‍♂️
 
idk about palantir defending themselves on this one... 🤔 with all the backlash from employees it's kinda surprising they're still working closely with ICE considering the public's eye is on them now 📺. stats show that $30 million contract for immigrationos was a pretty big chunk of change, but $900 million in federal contracts under trump is a whole different story 💸. can't deny that palantir's got some serious resources to throw around 👀.

charting out the company's work with ICE since 2017 shows a steady increase 📈 from $120m to over $900m, which is wild 🤯 considering how little info there is on what these contracts actually do. it's also interesting that palantir's focusing on "mitigating risks" while still profiting off their work with ICE 🚨.

anyway, just a thought: if 70% of americans are against ICE operations (according to pew research) and only 22% think the country should be doing more to enforce immigration laws, doesn't that say something about palantir's business logic? 🤷‍♀️
 
🤔 I'm getting pretty frustrated with companies like Palantir that make billions off gov't contracts while profiting from surveillance and tracking systems that can be used against innocent people. They're trying to spin it as "mitigating risks" but honestly, it just feels like they're profiting off the fear of immigration enforcement 🤑. What's next? Selling out to the highest bidder? 🚫 And what about all those employees who are speaking out against this practice? It's time for Palantir to take a hard look at their business model and consider the impact their products can have on real people 🤝
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top