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Palantir CEO Karp blasts OpenAI, Anthropic as 'effing insane'

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Palantir CEO Alex Karp criticized OpenAI and Anthropic in a heated interview, calling the AI industry 'effing insane' and saying 'something has gone completely wrong.' He argued that AI companies are prioritizing hype over safety and practical applications. Karp's comments reflect growing tensions between established tech firms and AI startups.

Meridian48 take
Karp's outburst is partly self-serving—Palantir competes for AI talent and contracts—but his critique of AI hype echoes concerns from regulators and researchers.
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