I have no tolerance for cooking shortcuts that compromise taste and that’s especially true for pricey bacon. If I’m dropping $10 on a package of pork strips, you darn well better believe I’m planning to cook them right.

That said, bacon is largely foolproof. The fat does much of the work in preventing bacon from overcooking or drying out. What it excels at, though, is making a big mess in the kitchen — particularly on the stovetop, where grease has an uncanny range and absolutely no remorse. 

In an effort to find the best, cleanest way to make bacon for a Sunday brunch or BLT, I tried several methods, including the stovetop, oven and air fryer.

It turns out I’ve been doing it all wrong. 

A frying pan

• Cooking time: 10 minutes
• Hassle: 8/10
• How much bacon: 7-8 strips

This is the way I grew up cooking bacon and it’s perfectly fine. There isn’t much skill needed to fry bacon in a pan, although just about every batch I’ve ever made sends a healthy splatter over the stove. In more unfortunate instances, that infernal grease lands directly on my skin or clothes, presenting two distinct but equally aggravating problems.

Pan-fried bacon soaks up a ton of grease, which is why many turn to paper towels to drain it after cooking.  Pan-frying these strips of pork belly also tends to curl them into little bacon balls. While that has no impact on the taste, it can make for a suboptimal presentation.

Another drawback of cooking bacon in the frying pan is its limited capacity. A 10-inch frying pan can hold only about 7 average-sized strips of bacon at a time, although you can add more as they shrink during cooking. 

Then there’s the matter of cleaning said pan after use. It’s not recommended to put most cookware in the dishwasher, so you’ll have to manage that grease-soaked surface yourself.

The oven 

• Cooking time: 18 minutes
• Hassle: 6/10
• How much bacon: 10-12 strips

While it requires more prep, oven-cooked bacon has clear advantages over pan-frying. For one, there is little concern about capacity, as a standard cookie sheet or baking tray can hold nearly a full package of bacon, making the oven ideal for cooking large quantities.

Using a baking tray and rack allows grease to drip off. That makes for crispier, less greasy results, but it does present a headache when it’s time to clean. Cookie sheets and baking trays don’t fit well in the sink, and there’s typically enough grease that you don’t want to run them through your dishwasher.

You can line the baking tray with aluminum foil, but it takes a lot of foil, and most of the time, bacon grease finds its way under or through it anyway.

Oven-cooked bacon takes longer than bacon cooked in a frying pan — about 18 minutes — but if you’re planning to cook a whole package and don’t want to tend to the stove while it cooks, your oven is the best bet.

The air fryer

• Cooking time: 7 minutes
• Hassle: 4/10
• How much bacon: 6-7 strips

There’s almost nothing I won’t try to make in the air fryer but, astoundingly, this is my first attempt at bacon. I anticipated a quick cook, because air fryers sizzle most food about 25% faster than a standard oven. 

The air fryer proved to be my favorite way to make bacon, with one big caveat (more on that later). My favorite glass-bowl air fryer cooked those strips in about 7 minutes at 375°F — faster than the oven and the frying pan. Because air fryers include a crisping rack, grease naturally drips into the vessel below, so there was no need to nestle it in a paper-towel lasagna. 

The bacon turned out perfectly crispy and kept its shape better than when fried in a pan. 

And the mess was minimal. Because the air fryer cooking chamber fits easily in my sink, I was able to wash it in seconds with a sponge and soapy water. My glass bowl air fryer chamber is also dishwasher-safe so another option would have been to wipe the grease and stick it all in the dishwasher.

The big caveat: Capacity

I use a modest 4-quart air fryer so I can only fit about six strips in at a time. That’s plenty for my partner and me but if I were making bacon for a group, I would have had to cook in batches or invest in a larger model.

That said…

Not having to keep watch over a sizzling, splattering pan or negotiate a grease-filled baking tray pulled from the oven is worth running it back another time to feed a group. There’s also no preheating needed, unlike with an oven, and the sheer speed and cleanliness gave the air frier the edge over the other methods I’ve tried. 

Prime Video has steadily built a formidable roster of sci-fi TV shows. Considering the amount of time I’ve put into compiling similar science fiction guides for streamers like Netflix and Apple TV, I like to think I know what I’m talking about. Compared to the two heavy-hitters I just referenced, Prime Video holds its own in the genre space; these sci-fi TV shows hit different. 

What do I mean by that? Comparing the three streamers, it’s clear that Prime Video’s genre offerings lean into an indie-film aesthetic. Many of the titles you’ll find below go against the grain. They feature offbeat, edgy narratives, making these shows impactful on many levels.

You want something bleak and dystopian? Prime Video has it. If you want something with lesser stakes and a lighter tone, you can find those types of shows here, too. Below are the best sci-fi shows on Prime Video right now. Please check back each month, as I’ll be updating this article regularly.

Read more: Prime Video: The 30 Absolute Best Shows to Watch

Timeless, which ran for two seasons on NBC, follows an unlikely team of time-traveling experts who are enlisted to return to various points in time to stop a criminal organization from altering history. That may sound silly, and at points the show absolutely is, but that’s just a part of its charm. There’s a serial quality to the story, with major Doctor Who vibes throughout.

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Humans came out over a decade ago, yet the AI-themed subject matter still feels surprisingly relevant. The show, which aired on Channel 4 and AMC, explores an alternate reality where synthetic humans are the must-have in-home technology. Can humans and synths live in harmony? The three-season series dares to answer that question. And you can probably imagine, things get a bit bleak.

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12 Monkeys is inspired by the Terry Gilliam classic, which posits the notion that a criminal from the future must travel back in time to stop a plague from destroying the human race. The series uses the same theme as a jumping-off point, but it expands the story universe and takes things in new and exciting directions. Its four-season run remains one of the best, underrated sci-fi shows of the past decade.

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Person of Interest follows an ex-CIA agent and a billionaire shut-in who fight crime that hasn’t happened yet, thanks to an AI program that predicts the future. Sure, that sounds like Minority Report. I assure you, it’s not. Beneath the network procedural veneer lives a surprising amount of depth in this show. That shouldn’t come as a surprise, considering that it features J.J. Abrams and Bryan Burk — yes, the same Bad Robot duo behind Lost — as executive producers. 

Bryan Fuller’s American Gods feels like a dream in that it was here and then gone in a flash. Over its three seasons, the program delved into the ethereal universe created by Neil Gaiman in his iconic novel. The story follows an ex-convict named Shadow Moon who begins working with a man named Mr. Nobody, only to discover a world where the old gods (I’m talking characters like Odin, Anansi and Jesus) and new gods (Media, Technical Boy and Mr. World, among others) are on the brink of war. You can watch the entire first season on Prime Video. 

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As powerful, violent and bewildering as its parent series The Boys, Gen V shines a light on the next generation of genetically altered superheroes. The usual social and political tropes are on display here. Additionally, Gen V digs into topics like the influence of social media, body image, classism and race in the realm of higher education. 

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Fallout is a fun, kinetic, action-packed video game adaptation that upholds the vibe of Bethesda’s iconic franchise while also charting a new course, story-wise. You don’t need to be familiar with the games to enjoy this show. Sure, there are loads of cool Easter eggs for fans to appreciate. But Fallout was made with a broader audience in mind. And thanks to the killer performances by the cast — Walton Goggins and Ella Purnell are perfect — and the detailed world-building, you won’t want to miss taking this wild ride into the Wasteland.

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The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy

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If you’re looking for a hospital drama with otherworldly flair, may I suggest giving The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy a spin? It’s like Grey’s Anatomy if every patient were from another planet — which, of course, means all sorts of odd conditions and neuroses to deal with. It’s funny, heartfelt and original, which ticks all the boxes for me.

Secret Level hails from the creators of the animated anthology hit Love, Death and Robots. Each episode is inspired by a different video game, expanding the story world to provide newbies and hardcore gamers with new adventures to revel in. Dungeons & Dragons, Pac-Man, Warhammer 40,000 and Mega Man are just a few of the games featured in the show.

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Cyberpunk icon William Gibson wrote the novel that inspired The Peripheral. Created by Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy — the duo that brought Westworld and Fallout to the small screen — the series stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Flynne Fisher, a woman who becomes involved in a reality-bending virtual reality video game. A trip to future London and an unexpected mission to save the world flip her life, and this series, on its head.

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From The Office to Parks and Recreation and The Good Place, Greg Daniels has extensive experience bringing game-changing comedies to the small screen. In Upload, he brings his quirky sensibilities to the afterlife with a program that posits that, in the near future, tech companies will offer virtual resorts where the consciousnesses of the recently deceased can enjoy a heavenly forever vacation. That is, of course, if they can afford it. 

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The Expanse is The Little Engine That Could of science fiction TV shows. The series explores a future reality where humanity successfully colonized the solar system. It began as a scripted original series on SyFy but after three seasons, the network dropped the ax on the program. Thankfully, Amazon swooped in to save it from cancellation. Over its six-season run, the series found its legs and audience, blossoming into an intelligent, riveting sci-fi drama.

A few years after Garth Ennis’s Preacher achieved mild success on AMC, the writer’s famous superhero comic The Boys touched down on Prime Video and blew the doors off. In the series, a group of corrupt celebrity superheroes grapple for power and fame as a gang of outlaws (aka The Boys) hunts them down individually. It’s a violent spectacle that smacks the audience in the face with a heaping helping of social and political commentary. And it’s quite good, too.

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Read our review of The Boys.

Inspired by the narrative art book by Swedish retro-futuristic artist Simon Stålenhag, the series balances the sleek aesthetic of a tech-heavy future world with the quiet quaintness of rural America. Jonathan Pryce and Rebecca Hall deliver standout performances in this quirky, slow-burn sci-fi series.

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If Yellowstone and The X-Files had a baby, it’d probably be Outer Range. The sci-fi Western follows Royal Abbott (Josh Brolin), the patriarch and owner of the Abbott family ranch. His family lives in the wake of the unexplained disappearance of his daughter-in-law. When a stranger comes to stay with the family, Royal must reckon with his past, present and potential future. This would be it if you’re looking for a trippy series grounded in its writing and stellar performances.

Read our Outer Range review.

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The Man in the High Castle

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What if America didn’t win World War II? That’s the central question The Man in the High Castle aims to answer. Based on Philip K. Dick’s novel of the same name, the series takes place in the 1960s and presents an alternate reality where Nazi Germany and Japan share control of the US. When newsreel footage from an alternate timeline where Germany and Japan lost the war surfaces, the seeds of rebellion are planted. Ridley Scott executive produced the poignant, thought-provoking series.

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Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams

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Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Ronald D. Moore (Battlestar Galactica) and Michael Dinner (Justified) came together to bring Philip K. Dick’s Electric Dreams to life. The futuristic anthology series explores how technology can impact humanity in various fantastic and horrific ways. Narrative similarities between Electric Dreams and Black Mirror most certainly abound. However, each episode of the Prime Video program takes inspiration from the work of the titular sci-fi author.

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Thematically, Night Sky feels reminiscent of Close Encounters of the Third Kind and Cocoon. The slow-burn series, which lasted only one season, stars J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek as an aging married couple grappling with the trials and tribulations of their golden years. Also, a mysterious portal to a strange planet exists beneath their shed. This sentimental mystery box series explores aging and mortality in a surprisingly heartfelt way — thanks to the engaging performances of the two leads.

Inspired by Robert Kirkman’s comic series of the same name, Invincible follows Mark Grayson (Steven Yeun), an ordinary high school kid who happens to be the son of Omni-Man (J.K. Simmons) — the most powerful superhero on the planet. When Mark exhibits special abilities, he discovers the unfortunate truth about who his father is and the insidious things he’s done. This animated series is beautifully designed, well-written and wonderfully acted. It’s seen by many as the best superhero show on TV, and for good reason. 

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In The Power, Prime Video’s series based on Naomi Alderman’s 2016 novel of the same name, teenage girls all over the globe suddenly develop the ability to shoot electricity from their hands. How exactly does this superpower change the female experience in America and beyond? Toni Collette and Jon Leguizamo star alongside a cast of talented young women in a series that aims to flip gender tropes and dynamics on their heads.

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It’s easy to compare Paper Girls to Stranger Things. Parts of the story take place in the ’80s and follow a group of kids struggling to make sense of a supernatural event in town as they ride around on their bikes. The similarities end there, though. Based on the Brian K. Vaughn comic books of the same name, the one-season program kicks off when our 12-year-old paper delivery girls face their future selves and fight for survival amid a time travel war that unfolds around them.

 

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Prime Video took a big swing with Dead Ringers. This updated twist on David Cronenberg’s cult horror classic finds Rachel Weisz in the dual-starring role as doctors Elliott and Beverly Mantle. Their drive to push the health care envelope throws medical ethics to the wind. The result is a program that never shies away from exploring topics like big pharma’s control over women’s health, antiquated reproductive practices, body autonomy and so much more.

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The rotoscoping animation used in Undone offers a dreamlike tapestry for the audience to take in. One could easily view the show as an ethereal work of art but there’s also deep substance here. The show follows Alma (Rosa Salazar), a troubled 20-something whose life is turned on its head after she suffers an accident. As her reality shatters itself into something else, she must fight to make sense of her trauma. Part mystery, part thriller and part family drama — it’s safe to say that Undone is unlike any TV show you’ve seen before.

Not to be confused with the short-lived sitcom starring Patrick Warburton, this live-action take on the blue superhero with wiggly antennae is more extensive, more action-packed and takes the comic book genre it’s parodying a bit more seriously. Ben Edlund, the creator of the original comic and 2001 TV series, executive produced this iteration of the character, ensuring the program’s sense of humor and vibe stayed true to his original vision. Peter Serafinowicz and Griffin Newman have a wonderful chemistry together. Jackie Earle Haley’s villainous portrayal of The Terror is an absolute delight. It makes the three-season series a must-watch for any comic book fans.

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Jason Blundell, a former creative lead on Activision Blizzard’s Call of Duty: Black Ops series, has announced that he’s formed a new development studio called Magic Fractal Studios. Blundell announced the studio on a livestream with former Dark Outlaw Games coworker JC Farmer, a little over a week after the previous studio was closed by Sony.

Little is known about Magic Fractal beyond its logo and social media accounts. Dark Outlaw Games was similarly mysterious, and closed before it could even announce its first project. All that’s known is what Blundell has shared after the studio was shut down: Dark Outlaw wasn’t working on a live-service game. The distinction is notable, if only because live-service games have been connected to at least two notable studio closures in the past. Sony shut down Firewalk Studios in October 2024, not long after its live-service shooter Concord was released, and in February 2026, closed Bluepoint Games after its live-service game based on the God of War series was reportedly cancelled.

Magic Fractal is Blundell’s third studio after leaving Activision Blizzard in 2020. He formed Dark Outlaw Games with Sony’s backing in March 2025. Before that, he led Deviation Games, which was closed in 2024 and was reportedly also working on a game for PlayStation.

Earlier last month, I noticed my son’s baby monitor, the Nanit Pro, started showing a sleep score every morning. This number tells you how well your child slept the night before on a scale from zero to 100. Sleep scores track how long it takes to fall asleep, sleep cycles, heart rate throughout the night and any disruptions that may have happened. This is also one of our expert-recommended baby monitors, so it seemed appropriate that it would provide this information. As many parents know, infant and toddler sleep habits can be unpredictable. 

I previously tested the Oura Ring, one of CNET’s favorite smart rings, which tracks your health and sleep data. It also provides a sleep score based on data collected by its sensors on your finger (movement, temperature, heart rate and more). I started using the Oura Ring to hold myself more accountable for going to sleep on time.

Seeing that my son has his own sleep score made me think, “I bet he has a better sleep score than I do.” I decided to conduct an experiment to see if I could prove my point by comparing our sleep scores.

To preface this, my 2.5-year-old has been going through a rough patch of sleep, which I’m blaming on a sleep regression (a temporary phase when babies and toddlers struggle with sleeping). Despite the disrupted sleep, he still seems better rested than I am on most days.

I started consistently wearing my Oura Ring to put my theory to the test. For the sake of this experiment, I tracked our data over a couple of weeks to prove (or disprove) my point.

How the Nanit baby monitor tracks sleep

As previously mentioned, I use the Nanit Pro Baby Monitor to keep an eye on my son while he sleeps. According to Nanit, it first introduced the sleep score in December 2025, and this is the first AI-driven, science-backed sleep score designed to grow with your child and automatically adjust as they age. Nanit collects the sleep score using the same advanced computer vision technology sensors it has used for years to analyze sleep.

To come up with a sleep score, Nanit looks at four aspects of sleep: sleep duration (how long your child slept), sleep timing (your child’s bedtime and wake-up time), sleep continuity (how smoothly your child sleeps) and parent visits (how often a guardian tends to the child). 

How our sleep scores compared

After a week of reviewing his data, my son’s sleep scores were higher than mine overall, as I predicted. He was hitting scores over 80, with the lowest being a 74. His highest was a 95, which I vividly remember was one of the times he slept through the night without getting up once. I also slept peacefully because I wasn’t being awoken by cries at 3 a.m.

For context, below is the week’s worth of data I collected from the Nanit Pro and the Oura Ring.

Friday, Feb. 20

Our sleep scores were close, but I didn’t feel well-rested, even though Oura said I got a good amount of sleep. It’s not common for my son to sleep under 10 hours, so that’s how you know he didn’t have the most restful night. Plus, he woke up before 6 a.m. on this day.

Saturday, Feb. 21

I found it ironic that I scored slightly higher than my son, even though he slept longer than I did and we both had a poor night’s sleep. He also got up earlier than normal. A normal wake time for him is between 6:30 a.m. and 7 a.m.

Sunday, Feb. 22

As you can see, he had a higher sleep score than I did and slept over 11 hours. He also woke up at 7 a.m., which I consider sleeping in for both of us. My sleep score was considered efficient, even though I remember feeling tired this day.

Monday, Feb. 23

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Monday night was another night when my son had a higher sleep score than me. He slept about 10 hours, but this was one of those days when he woke up slightly earlier than his usual wake time. 

Tuesday, Feb. 24

It’s evident I had a terrible night of sleep on Tuesday. My son had a significantly higher sleep score than me, which doesn’t surprise me. I slept in his bed and couldn’t get comfortable, which affected my ability to get quality sleep.

Wednesday, Feb. 25

This was the one day out of the week when we both slept well, and I felt the most refreshed. You can see by our sleep scores that his is nearly perfect and still higher than mine. I could tell by his mood that day that he was well rested, and he had fewer tantrums.

Thursday, Feb. 26

I’m not sure why the Nanit didn’t collect enough data for a sleep score this night. I’m assuming it must’ve disconnected from the Wi-Fi at some point. This was one of my issues with the monitor when I first reviewed it. Since it only functions on Wi-Fi, the monitor can’t be used without it. 

The Oura Ring noticed I had another so-so night of sleep and pointed out how sleep trends can fluctuate. I’ve included one extra day to this experiment to even things out.

Friday, Feb. 27

My son had better sleep than I did again on Friday, sleeping for about 10 hours. He slept well overall through the night, except for a couple of visits, but you can tell it affected my sleep. Even Oura notes that my sleep hasn’t been the best and says that this can happen some weeks.

Saturday, Feb. 28

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I clearly was depleted on Saturday morning. This was my lowest sleep score yet. My son had a really bad night of sleep, continuously getting up because of nightmares. Coincidentally, this was the night before I signed up for a bootcamp class in the morning. It’s a miracle I made it to the class, let alone completed it. 

Sunday, March 1

This night wasn’t so bad for either of us, but my son’s sleep score was still higher than mine. He slept the majority of the night, and I think that can be attributed to getting energy out by running around with other kids during a family party the evening prior.

Monday, March 2

Sunday was a successful night, and I even got an extra hour of sleep. My rating was higher than my son’s, surprisingly, and I did feel more rested.

Toddler sleep explained

Brittany Sheehan, a certified pediatric sleep therapist, tells CNET that sleep needs for toddlers vary by age. “Total sleep needs do diverge as kids get older, but for a 2-year-old, for example, we ideally want at least 11 hours overnight in bed, if not 12, along with a nap that is at least two hours, up to three hours,” said Sheehan. If it’s a true sleep regression, Sheehan notes that it can last anywhere from a day or two to up to six weeks in the most extreme cases.

Under normal circumstances, my son is a good sleeper (with the occasional wake-up), so when he started having frequent night wakings, I suspected it was a sleep regression. Dr. Alisa Niksch, senior director of medical affairs at Owlet, a baby monitor company, points out that disordered sleep during early childhood doesn’t occur for the same developmental reasons as those earlier in infancy. 

“What parents are usually seeing is a disruption that stems from developmental and environmental factors,” Niksch said. She elaborates that for toddlers, the most common driver is developmental, driven by a growing imagination and increased cognitive function. 

“Night wakings where a child cries but resettles quickly is a sign of this growth, as the developing brain is actively processing new experiences and emotions during sleep, which can surface as nightmares,” she said. Nightmares are common during this age, and although they’re normal, they also shouldn’t be ignored. 

Natalie Barnett, who holds a doctoral degree and is vice president of clinical research at Nanit, said, “If [nightmares are] occurring once in a while and your child is calmed by a quick hug and then [goes] back to sleep, you probably don’t need to do anything about it necessarily.” However, if the nightmares are occurring repeatedly or are interfering with daytime function, she recommends speaking with your child’s pediatrician.

How to improve your toddler’s sleep

Sleep is important for toddlers and can affect everything from their mood to eating behaviors. Niksch points out that overtired toddlers often become hyperactive and emotionally dysregulated. Additionally, poor sleep affects their immune function, growth hormone release and early memory and learning. This also applies to naps, which they outgrow over time but shouldn’t be eliminated right away. 

Generally, children under three should still be napping, but as they reach ages three to four, total sleep needs decrease slightly to 10 to 13 hours, and naps become shorter and less frequent before disappearing altogether. If you’re at this stage, Barnett recommends cutting the nap back first before removing it altogether. 

“If your toddler is resisting bedtime, it’s often a sign that they’re not tired enough, so you may want to think about cutting back or cutting out the nap,” Barnett said. “In those first couple of weeks after dropping a nap, it can be hard for your toddler to stay awake in the late afternoon.” She advises against placing them in the stroller or car, where they’re more likely to fall asleep, in the late afternoon, since even a short nap can mess with bedtime.

Sheehan says that parents often drop a toddler’s nap too early in an attempt to fix sleep problems, but this can have a negative, compounding effect. “Often nap struggles are behavioral, regression-related or simply the timing is off,” she said. 

Another mistake Sheehan sees parents make with 2-to-3-year-olds is putting their child down for a nap too early. This impacts their sleep because they don’t have enough sleep pressure built up to take a good nap. If you’re seeing constant bedtime and nap-time resistance or early-morning wake-ups, this could mean your toddler’s sleep timing needs adjustment. 

Even with sleep disruptions, you want to make sure that their bedroom is set up for sleep success. “To support better sleep, the fundamentals remain the same: a consistent sleep and wake schedule, a predictable bedtime routine and a dark and quiet sleep environment,” Niksch said.

What parents can do to feel less sleep-deprived

Parents often take the brunt of these sleep disruptions and also struggle to function at full capacity daily. Sheehan advises that parents figure out a process or arrangement with another caregiver that allows them to rest during these phases. “If you can’t make these changes, give yourself some grace and realize it’s OK to choose a nap over a run, or to tag team with a partner who is on duty for night wake-ups,” Sheehan said.

Niksch agrees and recommends that parents apply the same sleep principles for their toddlers to themselves: “Consistency matters most, whether that is committing to a regular sleep and wake schedule or building a simple bedtime routine that signals to the body that rest is coming.” She points out that some parents try to sleep when their toddler does, but for some, it can be challenging if they’re not tired enough.

“If sleep doesn’t come within 15 minutes of lying down, it’s better to get up and do something that calms the mind, like reading, until tiredness sets back in,” Niksch advised.

What I took away from this experiment

Eventually, I’m sure my son’s and my sleep scores will even out again, but for now, it’s important to support him as he transitions to the next stages of toddlerhood. The sleep scores feature of the Nanit baby monitor is helpful for better understanding my son’s sleep habits and is something I wish I had when he was an infant. It also gives me some insight into his mood on some days compared to others, since sleep affects so many aspects of a child’s life.

Even restarting my tracking helped — my sleep score showed me my blind spots, ways to improve my sleep and when to take it easy. As someone who likes staying busy, it’s easy for me to have a hard time resting. The Oura Ring tracking my sleep and stress levels reminds me to take a beat.

While I’ve only been a parent for two years, I’ve learned that children go through many phases. This sleep experiment was a necessary reminder that you can’t bypass the tough times; you just have to get through them as best as you can.

• NHS workers boycott Palantir software, saying it links them to endorsing the company
• Government reportedly considered a break clause amid the backlash
• However, UK’s FCA just awarded Palantir a trial contract

A growing number of NHS staff in the UK are reportedly refusing to use Palantir’s Federated Data Platform (FDP), according to claims from Financial Times, which reports informal boycotts from both clinical and non-clinical staff.

The biggest pushbacks come from ethical concerns over Palantir’s ties to US defense and intelligence agencies, as well as immigration enforcement and other controversial geopolitical activity.