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April 25, 2026

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

Slack messages, interviews with current and former works paint picture of company in turmoil.

Palantir employees are talking about company's "descent into fascism"

TL;DR

  • Employees are questioning Palantir's alignment with civil liberties, particularly concerning its work with the Department of Homeland Security and ICE during the Trump administration.
  • Internal Slack discussions reveal fears of the company's 'descent into fascism' and enabling government abuses rather than preventing them.
  • Palantir management has responded to criticism by defending its work, releasing manifestos, and holding 'ask me anything' forums, but has also deleted Slack conversations to prevent leaks.
  • The company's involvement in military actions, including a missile strike on an Iranian school, has further fueled employee concerns.
  • CEO Alex Karp's controversial statements about AI and Silicon Valley's role, along with the company's publication of a manifesto suggesting the reinstatement of the draft, have intensified internal dissent.

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