Palantir CEO Karp: Silicon Valley technology talents must immediately participate in US defense, AI and drones dominate the future battlefield

Alex Karp, CEO of defense technology company Palantir, warned in a book that AI will completely change the mode of war, and the United States may lose in global competition if it does not strengthen the development of military technology. Karp emphasized that Silicon Valley, which worked closely with the government in the past to help the United States win World War II and establish itself as a superpower, should now regain that spirit and put top tech talent into defense.

Silicon Valley had little interest in defense, and Palantir took advantage of the rise

In his new book, The Republic of Tech: Hard Power, Soft Beliefs, and the Future of the West, Karp delves into the changing relationship between the U.S. tech community and government. He noted that in the past, Silicon Valley engineers were keen to work with the government, but that connection has faded, and that the best tech talent now works in consumer products, not defense technology. He singled out photo-sharing apps, criticizing them for being far less socially valuable than AI's military applications.

Karp's new book, The Republic of Technology: Hard Power, Soft Faith, and the Future of the West

Palantir has grown rapidly since taking over Google's exit from the Department of Defense AI contract in 2018, and has now become an important enterprise in the US defense technology sector. Its market value has skyrocketed by 1,800% since early 2023, reaching a historical closing high of $124.62 per share as of 2/20.

The picture shows Palantir 2/20 stock price AI and drones determine the outcome of future wars, and the Ukrainian-Russian war deepens the sense of crisis

Karp said that after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the importance of emerging technologies such as AI and drones has become more apparent, forcing global governments to rethink the value of traditional armaments. Karp warned that if the United States cannot master AI military technology, it may be at a disadvantage in competition with China in the future. He described the future battlefield as full of "robot armies" that the United States needs to deal with early to avoid being overtaken by its adversaries.

Different from the mainstream in Silicon Valley, Karp's political stance has attracted attention

In Silicon Valley, among the tech giants that support Donald Trump (Donald Trump), Karp stands out. Palantir co-founders Peter Thiel and Joe Lonsdale are both supporters of Trump, but Karp chose to support the Democratic Party's Kamala Harris (Kamala Harris) in the 2024 presidential election. However, Karp's position on AI defense applications is similar to that of the Trump administration, both advocating for accelerated development of military technology.

Silicon Valley should re-engage in defense, and Karp called on tech talent to shoulder national responsibility

Karp mentioned in the book that the United States must rebuild its 'technological advantage,' allowing the best tech talents to contribute to national interests rather than just focusing on the consumer market. He believes that current American engineers have an obligation to contribute to national defense, which is not only related to national security but also crucial for maintaining global order.

AI technology is developing rapidly, and the global military landscape is changing. The rise of Palantir reflects that the line between technology and defense has become increasingly blurred, and whether Silicon Valley will return to working with the government in the future and become the core force of AI military development will be the key to affecting US national security and the global balance of power.

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