Palantir expands AI offerings on Microsoft Azure
The partnership highlights Palantir’s deep ties with US government agencies.
Palantir Technologies announced plans to offer its AI Platform on Microsoft Azure, catering to US government agencies such as the Department of Defense. The collaboration involves deploying Palantir’s ‘Gotham’ software, known for its battlefield applications, on Microsoft’s secure cloud platforms, including Azure Government and Azure Government Secret.
Palantir will also be the first to deploy Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service in classified environments. The service provides access to advanced language models like GPT-4, enhancing the capabilities of defence and intelligence operations. Palantir’s AIP, which is designed for testing, debugging, and evaluating AI scenarios, will be available across various defence and intelligence sectors.
The availability of these AI tools is contingent upon government authorisation and accreditation. Palantir’s significant revenue from government contracts, with over 40% coming from the US government, highlights the importance of this partnership. The company, co-founded by Peter Thiel, has strong ties to government agencies, with early backing from the CIA’s venture arm, In-Q-Tel.
In addition to their AI offerings, Palantir and Microsoft plan to run bootcamps aimed at promoting these new services within the defence and intelligence communities.
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