Pentagon Draft Memo Directs $244M to Palantir for AI Services
TL;DR. A leaked draft memo from the Deputy Secretary of Defense proposes a sole-source contract worth up to $243.9 million for Palantir through March 2027. - The funding would compensate Palantir for AI-driven data analytics improving military production efficiency. - The deal would bypass competitive bidding, similar to previous Palantir government contracts. - The memo also suggests identifying additional funding for Palantir through December 2028.
- Draft Pentagon memo earmarks up to $243.9 million for Palantir's AI services.
- The contract aims to improve military production and maintenance efficiencies using AI data analysis.
- The proposed deal is a sole-source agreement, avoiding competitive bidding.
- The memo indicates continued funding for Palantir until late 2028.