Palantir says it cannot shut off NATO AI systems
Palantir executive VP Louis Mosley told Reuters its Maven Smart System AI platform, used by NATO headquarters and several European militaries, has no 'kill switch' — neither the company nor the US government can reach in and switch it off. The reassurance came after Ukraine said its military-grade Starshield terminals had been restricted, sparking European fears of over-dependence on US defence technology. Why it matters: it speaks directly to a live European debate over sovereign control of military AI, after a politically sensitive disruption that officials linked to US demands on Ukraine's targeting.
SOURCES
- Hacker News (AI)2026-10-22 10:12