Palantir Technologies
Data analytics and AI company with deep roots in defense and intelligence. Palantir's AIP (Artificial Intelligence Platform) is deployed across DOD, intelligence agencies, and allied governments. One of the most active lobbying voices on defense and surveillance AI policy.
Palantir Technologies spent $1.8M on federal AI lobbying in Q1 2026, with $7.0M in total tracked spending. The company is active in 3 states and focuses on defense and military ai, government surveillance and intelligence, government ai procurement reform.
Federal Lobbying by Quarter
Public Position
Strongly supports the use of AI in national defense and intelligence. Advocates for streamlined government AI procurement and argues the US must deploy AI aggressively to maintain military and intelligence advantages. Opposes regulations that would restrict government use of AI for surveillance and defense applications.
Policy Focus Areas
Key Lobbyists
Bills Lobbied On
- 📋National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) AI provisions
- 📋DOD AI acquisition reform proposals
- 📋H.R. 3369 (National AI Commission Act)
- 📋S. 2714 (SAFE Innovation Framework Act)
- 📋Intelligence Authorization Act AI oversight provisions
Notable Actions
- →Won major Army contract for AI-powered battlefield analytics through the TITAN program
- →CEO Alex Karp publicly criticized tech companies reluctant to work with the military on AI
- →Expanded AIP platform into allied nations including UK, Australia, and NATO partners
- →Lobbied for faster DOD AI procurement processes, arguing bureaucracy was a national security risk