The contract has an expected May 2029 completion date and follows the Defense Department's solicitation of a sole bid, it said. AI-assisted target identification has drawn controversy in the technology sector from some workers who did not want to build systems for war, and from critics who fear lethal strike decisions could have minimal human oversight. Palantir did not immediately issue a statement.
Palantir has emerged as a favorite among AI investors, but shares recently cratered following the company's first-quarter earnings report.
Eaton will use Palantir’s Artificial Intelligence Platform to help prevent shortages in its supply chain.