London Met Police investigates officers after using Palantir AI tool
The Metropolitan Police are investigating hundreds of officers after using an AI tool from Palantir to identify misconduct. The software uncovered various violations, including work-from-home abuses and serious criminal allegations. As a result, several officers have been arrested, and many more are facing scrutiny for corruption and other misconduct.
- ▪The AI tool revealed rule-breaking among officers, leading to the arrest of three for serious offences.
- ▪Corruption was the most frequently detected issue, with 98 officers assessed for abusing the IT system for personal gain.
- ▪The investigations include 42 senior officers suspected of falsely claiming in-office attendance.
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The Met said corruption was the most consistent offence detected, with misconduct related to ‘abuse of the IT system that rosters shifts by police officers for personal or financial gain’. Photograph: Cliff Hide General News/AlamyView image in fullscreenThe Met said corruption was the most consistent offence detected, with misconduct related to ‘abuse of the IT system that rosters shifts by police officers for personal or financial gain’. Photograph: Cliff Hide General News/AlamyMetropolitan policeMet investigates hundreds of officers after using Palantir AI toolMet says AI software unearthed rule-breaking ranging from work-from-home violations to suspected corruptionRaphael BoydSat 25 Apr 2026 11.34 EDTFirst published on Sat 25 Apr 2026 11.31 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe…
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