The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is employing artificial intelligence software developed by the data analytics company Palantir to screen grant applications. The system, known as HHS Protect, is designed to flag applications that contain certain keywords and phrases related to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as well as ‘gender ideology.’ According to internal documents, the AI tool is used to identify and potentially scrutinize proposals that mention terms such as ‘equity,’ ‘vulnerable populations,’ ‘intersectionality,’ and ‘transgender.’ The stated goal of the system is to ensure compliance with administration policies and to detect what officials have termed ‘political bias’ in federally funded research. Critics argue this represents a politicization of the grant review process, potentially chilling scientific research on important public health issues. The full article details the system’s implementation and the ensuing debate. 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/