Nurses in Asheville protested HCA Healthcare's use of Palantir AI.
They say it affects staffing, privacy, and patient care.
The protest was part of eight nationwide events by the National Nurses Union.
What happened
Nurses rallied in downtown Asheville on Thursday, Aug. 27, calling on HCA Healthcare to stop using Palantir, an AI system they say affects staffing, privacy, and patient care.
Why it matters
The National Nurses Union says HCA uses Palantir to schedule nurses instead of letting staff set schedules locally, and that the system has been used by ICE to identify people for deportation, raising privacy and care concerns.
What to watch
The Asheville protest was one of eight held across the country by the National Nurses Union, indicating broader opposition to the technology.
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The protest highlights growing labor opposition to AI in healthcare, particularly when it involves surveillance or automated decision-making. The National Nurses Union's claims about Palantir's use by ICE add a layer of privacy concern, linking hospital operations to broader immigration enforcement. This tension between efficiency and worker autonomy is a key context for the dispute.
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