Microsoft and Palantir announce major AI deal with US military and intelligence agencies
Microsoft and Palantir are to collaborate to enhance AI, cloud and analytics capabilities for U.S. defense and intelligence agencies.
The project aims to provide critical national security operations with a unique technology suite that combines Microsoft large-language models via Azure OpenAI Service with Palantir AI Platforms (AIP).
Thanks to the collaboration, both companies are developing new AIPs that should improve Defence and Intelligence Services, from contracting and logistics to prioritisation and action planning.
Improving national security operations
As part of the project, Palantir will offer its Foundry, Gotham, Apollo and AIP products in Microsoft Azure Government and the Azure Government Secret (DoD Impact Level 6) and Top Secret clouds.
“By adding Palantir and Microsoft’s capabilities to our national security apparatus, we are transforming the way we support the defense and intelligence community,” said Shyam Sankar, Chief Technology Officer at Palantir.
“Palantir AIP is a pioneer in the approach to operationalizing AI value – beyond chat – across the enterprise. Our mission is to deliver this software advantage and we are excited to be the first industry partner to deploy Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service in classified environments.”
Both organizations will also offer training bootcamps on technologies that the Defense and Intelligence Community can test. Microsoft Azure for IL5 environments will also host Palantir’s Gotham, Foundry, AIP, Apollo and FedStart Mission Manager Platforms.
“This expanded collaboration between Microsoft and Palantir will help accelerate the safe, secure and responsible deployment of advanced AI capabilities for the U.S. government,” added Deb Cupp, President of Microsoft Americas.
“Palantir, a leader in delivering actionable insights to government, will now leverage the power of Microsoft’s government and classified clouds and robust Azure OpenAI models to further develop AI innovations for national security missions.”