The viral manifesto of 'anti-woke' tech boss with NHS and defence contracts
Palantir's CEO Alex Karp published a 22-point manifesto criticizing 'woke' culture and advocating for AI-enabled military technology, sparking controversy. The company has significant government contracts, including with the NHS and Ministry of Defence in the UK.
Palantir's CEO Alex Karp published a 22-point manifesto on X, garnering over 30 million views. Karp criticized the idea that all cultures are equal and advocated for universal national service. Palantir has significant government contracts, including a £300m deal with the NHS and a £240m contract with the UK Ministry of Defence for AI-enabled 'war-fighting' technology. The company's work has sparked debate, with some critics citing its involvement with US immigration enforcement and Israel's military. Karp's views are complex, having donated to Democratic presidential campaigns while describing his company as 'anti-woke'. Palantir employs around 950 people in the UK, making up 17% of its global workforce. The company's technology is used by Nato, Ukraine, and the US.
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