Palantir CEO Alex Karp thinks a proposed wealth tax could mean more government surveillance.
On a recent podcast, he explained that figuring out how much wealthy people own for tax reasons might require tracking their assets closely with AI, which, he says, risks invading personal privacy.
Palantir scrutiny as Karp urges privacy
Karp's warning comes as Palantir itself faces questions about its role in government surveillance, especially through its work with agencies like ICE and military projects.
While he supports higher taxes on the rich, Karp believes it should not come at the cost of privacy or give governments more power to watch citizens.
He is calling for smarter policies that balance fairness and personal rights.