PALANTIR CEO'S MANIFESTO DRAWS SUPERVILLAIN BACKLASH

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Palantir's leadership posted a 22-point manifesto on X championing American military dominance and suggesting some cultures are inferior, triggering criticism from UK MPs ahead of potential government contracts.

The US intelligence software company's posts, authored by CEO Alex Karp, promoted AI weapons development and American cultural supremacy. One statement read: "Some cultures have produced vital advances; others remain dysfunctional and regressive." UK lawmakers condemned the manifesto as "the ramblings of a supervillain" and "a parody of a RoboCop film," raising concerns about awarding contracts to the firm. Palantir specializes in data analytics for military and intelligence operations. The company has faced previous scrutiny over its work with law enforcement and immigration authorities. The timing is sensitive as the UK government considers partnerships with Palantir. The manifesto's rhetoric about cultural hierarchy and military AI capabilities has intensified debate about the firm's values and influence on democratic institutions.

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