HHS Is Using AI Tools From Palantir to Target ‘DEI’ and ‘Gender Ideology’ in Grants

HHS Utilizes Palantir AI to Monitor DEI and Gender Ideology Compliance

Since March, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has employed artificial intelligence tools developed by Palantir Technologies to scrutinize grants, grant applications, and job descriptions for compliance with federal mandates concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as well as gender ideology.

The initiative aims to ensure that federal funds align with the Biden administration's policy objectives by identifying and mitigating biases within its funding mechanisms. The AI tools assist in analyzing large volumes of text to detect inconsistencies with established guidelines.

Implementation of AI Tools

The deployment of Palantir's AI capabilities marks a significant shift in how HHS approaches grant management. The technology allows for sophisticated data analysis that can quickly highlight areas of noncompliance, facilitating a more efficient review process. This includes:

• Evaluation of grant proposals for adherence to DEI principles.
• Analysis of job postings to ensure alignment with the administration's gender ideology framework.

As a result, grant applications are subject to more rigorous examination, focusing on language and criteria that may reflect biases or noncompliance with DEI standards. Critics have raised concerns regarding potential overreach and the implications for applicants who may inadvertently use language inconsistent with HHS's evolving standards.