‘Effing insane:’ Palantir CEO torches OpenAI and Anthropic on live TV

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2 Jul 2026 • 5:05 PM MYT
The Independent
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‘Effing insane:’ Palantir CEO torches OpenAI and Anthropic on live TV

  • Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticized major AI labs such as Anthropic and OpenAI, calling their business models "effing insane" and accusing them of misleading corporate partners.
  • Karp suggested these AI companies are compromising partners' confidential data and business advantages through their models.
  • He claimed to be channeling the frustrations of numerous businesses and governments, portraying himself as a "neurodivergent crazy person" who voices complaints others won't.
  • The CEO's comments come amid increasing scrutiny of AI companies, with Anthropic facing "supply-chain risk" designations and export bans from the U.S. government.
  • Palantir itself has strong ties to the U.S. government, including new contracts under the Trump administration and early CIA funding, which has raised concerns among European leaders.

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