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Hundreds of journalists demand USA Today Co. end Palantir partnership
Nearly 800 journalists at USA Today Co. papers signed a statement calling for the company to end its newly-announced partnership with software company Palantir, whose products have been used by the U.S. government to support immigration raids.
Aug 13, 2026
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