The Dark Side of Data: Chipotle's Partnership with Palantir Raises Questions About Food Safety and Surveillance The recent revelation that fast casual burrito chain Chipotle is working with data infrastructure giant Palantir to track food safety risks has sent shockwaves through the restaurant industry.
On the surface, this partnership seems like a sensible move for a company committed to serving high quality, responsibly sourced ingredients.
However, as we examine the details of this collaboration, it becomes clear that there's more at play here than just a desire to prevent foodborne illnesses.