Palantir CEO Alex Karp: Pentagon not using AI for mass surveillance of Americans

2026-03-18 - 02:30

Palantir CEO Alex Karp asserts the Defense Department isn't using AI for domestic surveillance, clarifying its focus on foreign conflicts. This statement comes amid a dispute between Anthropic and the Pentagon over AI usage guardrails. Anthropic, a key AI provider, is suing the government after being labeled a national security risk, alleging retaliation for protected speech.