What happened

Palantir said neither the company nor the US government can remotely shut down Maven, its AI-powered battlefield system used by NATO's top military command. Louis Mosley, who leads Palantir's UK and European operations, gave the assurance.

Why it matters

The statement lands as European countries debate how much say they have over US-made defence technology. Some are developing their own alternatives to reduce that dependence.

Maven uses AI in military intelligence and targeting workflows. Palantir's assurance appears to respond to concerns that the system could be switched off remotely like a kill switch.

Reactions

Because the full story sits behind The Next Web's paywall, the exact scope of Mosley's remarks and any European response remain unclear.