Stanford University students and staff staged a walkout protesting the institution's financial and academic ties to defense tech firm Palantir. Organizers cited concerns over the company's work with immigration authorities and foreign militaries, arguing it conflicts with university values. Protesters demanded divestment, highlighting alleged institutional endorsement through recruiting and academic engagement.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/stanford-students-are-protesting-the-universitys-ties-to-palantir-heres-why/articleshow/127469018.cms