If you think this is a niche #schweiz national interest story, think again, because Palantir are spreading their influence all over Europe.
Their software is used by ICE to track and deport migrants in the U.S., and in military targeting systems.
German civil society organizations are now citing the Swiss findings in their fight against Palantir’s expansion into German police forces.
Scrutiny is essential at this stage.
When journalists investigate and document *with proof*, the playbook comes out: Deny, obfuscate, claim they’re “misrepresenting” work that they don’t want scrutinized, mobilize the allies on LinkedIn, and bury critics in corporate double-speak.
Adrienne Fichter and Marguerite Meyer did excellent work. They deserve our support, not tech bros calling them “luddites” while Palantir rewrites what they actually reported. I *will* repeat their names so they’re not just “some journalists” somewhere.
Their investigation speaks for itself. So does Palantir’s response. That tells you everything you need to know about who’s operating in good faith.
