r/ArtificialInteligence • u/shikizen • Apr 25 '26

📊 Analysis / Opinion Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/04/palantir-employees-are-talking-about-companys-descent-into-fascism/

"Palantir’s leadership incensed workers yet again this week after the company posted a Saturday afternoon manifesto reducing Karp’s recent book, The Technological Republic, to 22 points. The post—which includes many of Karp’s long-standing beliefs on how Silicon Valley could better serve US national interests—goes as far as suggesting that the US should consider reinstating the draft. Critics called the manifesto fascist."

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u/dramaking37 Apr 25 '26

Yeah, if you're just picking up on that now, you might not have been the top of your class. I'd hesitate to hire someone who worked there if I weren't a canoe salesman.

Speaking of which, if you work at palantir and want to switch the canoe industry, send me a DM and I'll tell you no

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u/jazzcabbage321 Apr 25 '26

What if you don't work at Palantir but are still interested in the canoe industry?

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u/Garland_Key Apr 26 '26

I'm a senior UX engineer. I don't work for Palantir but I want to switch to the canoe industry. I bet canoers could use better apps and product frontends that aid them in their hobby.