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Palantir's Tom Watson warns against 'mob rule' in government contracts
Original: Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts
Tom Watson, a senior figure at data analytics firm Palantir, has said that 'mob rule' must not dictate how government contracts are awarded. His comments come amid public controversy over the company's involvement in public sector work, with critics campaigning against such deals. The remarks have drawn attention and debate about the role of public pressure in procurement decisions.
Why now: Ongoing public controversy over Palantir's government contracts has put the company's defence of its bidding process in the spotlight
Evidence
- Palantir’s Tom Watson says ‘mob rule’ must not dictate awarding of government contracts · The Guardian
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