Palantir UK chief Louis Mosley joins Secrets of Statecraft to discuss how the company’s technology is transforming warfare, healthcare, and policing—from supporting Ukraine and NATO on the battlefield to connecting NHS data and helping police tackle crime and misconduct. Andrew and Louis explore the political controversy surrounding Palantir, the extraordinary promise and potential dangers of artificial intelligence, and how AI could reshape intelligence, productivity, and the balance of power. The conversation concludes by looking back to Ernest Bevin, the creation of NATO, and the postwar settlement for lessons about how the West might navigate another era of technological and geopolitical upheaval.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

CEO of Palantir UK, Louis Mosley, worked in finance for a number of years, including at Santander UK, before moving to American technology firm Palantir in 2016. In May 2025, Mosley was appointed to the Ministry of Defence’s Industrial Joint Council, formed of industry and government officials supporting innovation, financing, and partnership in the UK's defense sector.

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