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Unraveling the Mystery of Palantir

Palantir Technologies is an American software company specializing in data analytics and artificial intelligence, particularly for government and commercial sectors. Several articles discuss Palantir's contracts with the U.S. Army, including a significant deal for the TITAN targeting system, and highlight the company's role in the military's use of AI and data in what they sometimes refer to as the "kill chain". Other pieces touch on Palantir's expansion into healthcare and the controversy surrounding its government work and influence in politics. Additionally, some sources provide insight into investor sentiment regarding Palantir's stock and a discussion about a Chinese tech startup, DeepSeek, which recently faced a large-scale cyberattack, allegedly from the United States.

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Palantir's work and business in terms of broad areas and specific projects or platforms:

Palantir primarily operates in the defense sector and commercial businesses.

They provide data analytics software and AI-powered automation for "mission critical outcomes".

Their work involves getting government contracts and developing an impressive book of commercial business.

Specific examples of their work or platforms mentioned include:

The Army's Vantage data analytics platform.

An AI satellite computer.

AI-powered drone systems like Project Maven and Titan.

Supporting war related missions for militaries.

Providing software for anti-money laundering and customer data tracking for banks and regulators.

Software for digital transformation programs.

Their AI Platform (AIP) is highlighted as driving commercial demand.

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