Coronavirus: NHS unveils 'data platform' to track beds, staff and ventilators

Re:Coronavirus: NHS unveils 'data platform' to track beds, s... by jackpeterfletch on Friday March 27, 2020 @07:31AM (#22702011)

I don't really see a problem with this, Palantir make a datastore and set of tools that are really good for geographic and operational datasets.

Doesn't really have much to do with the tools application in the US, and really, isnt it for the US to decide if what its government is doing is acceptable/ethical?

Otherwise, the tool is just a tool, not inherantly evil.

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Re:Coronavirus: NHS unveils 'data platform' to track beds, s... by jka on Friday March 27, 2020 @07:55AM (#22702126)

There's not necessarily a problem, but there are questions which Palantir and other providers could and should address using their contracts, source code and training/support availability.

If I offer you an axe, we can consider that a tool, and you can do good or evil with it. If I offer you a software-enabled axe and I'm able to turn that tool on/off at will, apply and/or withhold fixes and modifications, then who really holds the tool?

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