(TechCrunch / Flickr) The government’s embrace of Palantir is years in the making Civilian federal agency interest in the company’s technology has grown, but current and former officials have some worries, including cost. Sep 30, 2025 By Rebecca Heilweil
A view of the headquarters of Palantir, in Palo Alto, Calif., on Aug. 25, 2016. (Photo via Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images). Democrats push Palantir for answers on reports of IRS ‘mega-database’ In a letter led by Sen. Wyden and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, lawmakers raise concerns about potential Privacy Act violations. Palantir published a rebuttal on its social media channels. Jun 17, 2025 By Matt Bracken