Coles ends Palantir partnership over privacy concerns about CIA links

Coles will stop using Palantir's data platform in 2027 after public pressure over CIA intelligence ties.

Why it mattersAustralians shopping at Coles now know their store visits and spending habits are no longer shared with a US intelligence-linked platform.

AustraliaColes serves 9 million Australian shoppers weekly, and removing surveillance tools affects how their personal data is handled by retailers.

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