The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is using artificial intelligence tools developed by the data analytics company Palantir to screen grant applications. According to internal documents, the system is configured to flag proposals containing terms related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and ‘gender ideology.’ The stated purpose of the AI tool is to identify and prioritize applications that align with the administration’s policy objectives, but critics argue it could lead to viewpoint discrimination and politicize the scientific grant-making process. The system scans for specific keywords and phrases, raising concerns about transparency and the potential for bias in federal funding decisions. Read the full article at https://www.wired.com/story/hhs-is-using-ai-tools-from-palantir-to-target-dei-and-gender-ideology-in-grants/