AI and Warfare: Palantir's UK Head Mosley on the New Era of Defense Technology

Geopolitical and Technological Shifts - The world is moving away from American unipolarity, with China emerging as a near-peer or potentially stronger adversary [1] - A revolution in artificial intelligence (AI) technology is underway, poised to transform all aspects of life, especially defense and military, within 5 to 10 years [2][3] - The integration of AI in defense raises policy questions about maintaining human oversight, particularly as adversaries may not prioritize it [4][5] Palantir's Strategy and Growth - Palantir aims to secure future contracts by leveraging its presence and investments in the UK [6] - The UK is considered a prime location outside the US and China for engineering talent needed to develop Palantir's software [6] - Palantir views the UK as a potential epicenter for defense and military technology development [6] - Palantir has 1 thousand people in London, its second-largest office globally, and plans to significantly expand its UK presence over the next 5 years [7] - The UK is seen as a key military power in Europe, a pillar of NATO, and a potential bridge to the rest of the continent, acting as a security guarantor [7][8]