British police forces have begun acquiring AI software from a US tech company that merges sensitive personal data, such as race, health, political views, religious beliefs, sexuality, and union membership, into a unified intelligence platform.
A leaked internal memo from Bedfordshire Police obtained through freedom of information, reveals plans to roll out the “Nectar” system beyond its pilot stage.
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Developed in partnership with Palantir Technologies, Nectar draws together approximately 80 data streams, from traffic cameras to intelligence files, into a single platform. Its stated aim is to generate in-depth profiles of suspects and to support investigations involving victims, witnesses, and vulnerable groups, including minors.
The 34-page briefing highlights police leadership hoping to extend the software’s deployment from Bedfordshire and the Eastern Region Serious Organised Crime Unit to a national scale, Liberty reported. It asserts the system could enhance crime prevention efforts and protect at-risk individuals more effectively.
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