Fujitsu announces the expansion of its partnership with Palantir, despite the company being under fire for its collaboration with the Israeli military and its role in deportations in the US.
Fujitsu announces that it has signed a new license agreement with Palantir Technologies Japan. The agreement concerns the use of the Palantir Artificial Intelligence Platform (Palantir AIP). This solution aims to help integrate generative AI in a business context. In early 2024, Fujitsu unveiled a complete AI strategy which the company is now building upon.
Fujitsu and Palantir have been working together since 2020. According to Fujitsu, the renewed agreement signals a strengthened partnership. Fujitsu already distributed Palantir Foundry, which combines data from different sources. Palantir AIP, when combined with Foundry, can enable AI deployment. Fujitsu will further link Palantir’s solutions to its own AI tools. Fujitsu specifically mentions sectors with highly reliable information as the target audience. The financial sector and defense are mentioned.
Palantir, Genocide and Deportations
Palantir is not without controversy. Francesca Albanese, UN Rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories, specifically names Palantir when referring to global companies profiting from the genocide in Gaza. Albanese has seen overwhelming evidence of genocide since 2024 and refers to Palantir as a close partner of the Israeli military (IDF). The company provides technology to support war missions, including selecting targets in Gaza.
Amnesty International points to Palantir’s role and the company’s AI tools in the Trump administration’s immigration policy. Palantir works with the immigration service ICE to provide data important for the efficient deportation of immigrants. Amnesty emphasizes that the right to a fair trial is being violated in this process. Also in the US, Palantir allegedly plays a role in identifying and deporting protesters who raise awareness about the situation in Gaza.
Fujitsu is not the only company that doesn’t shy away from collaborating with Palantir. IBM has previously worked with the company. Other companies, such as the large Norwegian investment fund Storebrand Asset Management, have already withdrawn from Palantir. The fund specifically cited the sale of products and services used in territories occupied by Israel. Investments in Palantir could violate international human rights, they stated.
The well-substantiated accusations do not prevent Fujitsu from strengthening its collaboration with Palantir. We contacted Fujitsu to inquire about what ethical guidelines it may or may not apply when selecting technology partners and will update this article if we receive a response.