Palantir CEO Slams OpenAI: "AI Industry is Insane

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says the AI industry is "effing insane," particularly its use in military and national security. He criticized top AI firms like OpenAI, claiming other CEOs are "livid" at how some companies operate. Karp accused major AI companies of imposing a "wealth tax" through high fees, while simultaneously collecting data to improve their own models. He specifically highlighted rising costs and the "token model" used by companies like Anthropic and OpenAI. What's interesting is Karp's focus on the US not underestimating Chinese AI progress. He also criticized the US government for relying on AI companies for military technology. Palantir recently partnered with Nvidia to create custom AI models for US government agencies. This matters because it highlights growing tensions and concerns about control and cost within the rapidly evolving AI landscape.