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KHAN AGREES TO EMAIL SEARCH IN PALANTIR LAWSUIT

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FRI, SEP 4, 2026

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has consented to have his texts and emails reviewed in a high court case brought by US tech firm Palantir after he blocked a £50m contract between the company and the Metropolitan Police.

Khan intervened in May to prevent Palantir from proceeding with the artificial intelligence deal with London's police force. The company subsequently sued his office over the decision. As part of discovery proceedings in the legal battle, Khan agreed to allow his personal communications to be searched, the high court heard. The dispute centers on Khan's authority to block the contract and his stated concerns about the AI company's involvement with the Met. Palantir, which specializes in data analytics and AI systems, has pursued legal action to overturn the mayor's decision. The case raises questions about mayoral oversight of police contracts and the use of controversial technology by law enforcement. The agreement to search Khan's communications is a significant step in the litigation process, potentially giving Palantir access to documents related to the decision-making that led to the contract's cancellation.

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