The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has been employing AI tools from Palantir to scrutinize grants, grant applications, and job descriptions for compliance with executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. According to a report by Wired, these tools, utilized since March 2025, are aimed at ensuring alignment with the directives set forth by the government.
Palantir, a key contractor for HHS, has not publicly disclosed the specific use of its software for these purposes. The audits conducted by Palantir within HHS’s Administration for Children and Families (ACF) involve evaluating position descriptions and grant applications to ensure they adhere to the recent executive orders.
In addition to Palantir, the startup Credal AI, co-founded by former Palantir employees, supports ACF in reviewing grants and applications using its AI-based platform. This technology assists in flagging potential issues for further assessment by ACF staff, indicating a comprehensive approach to grant evaluation and compliance.
While the specifics of these AI tools’ deployment and functionality are detailed in an inventory of HHS’s AI use cases for 2025, the public information on payments and obligations to Palantir does not explicitly mention the DEI or gender ideology monitoring activities.
As the use of AI in government operations continues to evolve, transparency and accountability in the application of these technologies become paramount, ensuring that the intended objectives are met while upholding ethical standards.
Source: WIRED