Palantir CEO says war crimes scrutiny could boost business
Palantir CEO Alex Karp recently said that if US military actions in the Caribbean faced stricter constitutional checks, it would actually help his company.
At the DealBook Summit on December 3, he explained that more oversight means the military would need better verification tools—something Palantir specializes in.
The company already holds a contract for which the military pays roughly $10 billion.
Why are Karp's comments raising eyebrows?
Karp made these remarks after US boat strikes in the Caribbean were flagged by experts as possible war crimes.
He argued that tighter legal controls would lead to more demand for Palantir's tech, which is widely used by governments for data analysis—including by the military and immigration agencies.
A look at Karp and Palantir's track record
Karp has led Palantir since day one, building strong ties with both US military and immigration authorities.
Karp also backs Trump-era immigration policies and has supported Palantir's work with ICE on deportations.
How does Karp respond to criticism?
Karp regularly defends his company against accusations of enabling surveillance or war crimes.
His latest comments have only fueled debate about where tech companies like Palantir should draw ethical lines.