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Spain Orders Blacklist of Palantir from Public and Private Companies (clashreport.com)

742 points by mgh2 · 9 days ago · 309 comments on HN

Article summary

The Spanish government has blacklisted US data analytics firm Palantir Technologies from public and private state-controlled companies due to concerns over the potential misuse of classified national security information. The decision affects major entities responsible for high-level state communications and military intelligence. Palantir continues to maintain active contracts with the Spanish Ministry of Defense, but the government has yet to decide on renewing a contract set to expire in November. The move is part of a broader effort to preserve national data sovereignty and reduce reliance on foreign defense software.

Main themes

  • National Security
  • Data Sovereignty
  • Geopolitics
  • Climate Change
  • European Politics

What commenters say

  • Some commenters approve of Spain's decision to blacklist Palantir, seeing it as a step towards preserving national sovereignty and reducing reliance on foreign defense software.
  • Others believe that the decision will be reversed by a future government, and that the current administration's policies are not likely to be long-lasting.
  • There is a debate about the impact of climate change on Spain, with some arguing that the country will experience desertification and others pointing out that the north of the country is still relatively unaffected.
  • Some commenters think that investing in air conditioning could be a viable opportunity in Europe, but others warn that the cost of refrigerants and taxes could make it less attractive.
  • The discussion also touches on the topic of living in Spain, with some commenters praising the country's climate and others warning about the lack of job opportunities and the potential for political instability.
  • There is a disagreement about the severity of climate change's impact on the Canary Islands, with some arguing that desalination can solve water issues and others pointing out that the ecosystem is already being irreversibly destroyed.