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  "path": "/global/2026/05/05/palantir-fanboys-defend-the-indefensible/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-05-05T21:15:51.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.thecanary.co",
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    "israel",
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  "textContent": "Fanboys of military AI firm Palantir are trying to mount a defence of the authoritarian firm. This includes the company’s chief technical officer and an outrider linked to a shadowy right-wing ‘think tank’. The case they make is about convincing as our failing PM Keir Starmer, who is also caught up with the firm. Welcome […]\n\nBy Joe Glenton",
  "title": "Palantir fanboys are trying to defend the indefensible"
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