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Elon Musk says he has ‘cyber psychosis’. Do you too?

Whether using chatbots for childcare or taking up smoking, a new affliction is sweeping through the tech world. Here are the signs, writes Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27

Palantir’s CTO claims AI researchers are smoking to prove they believe AI will cure cancer, and he says it’s a sign of tech-fueled ‘mass psychosis’

Sankar attacked AI doomers in a recent interview.

Fortune · Oct 13

Some AI Researchers Are Taking Up Smoking as a 'Flex', Believing AI Will Cure Cancer, Palantir CTO Says

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar says some AI researchers smoke in faith that AI will cure cancer, but offers no evidence as he warns against hype replacing medical proof.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

Palantir's AI Powers US Strikes in Iran War, Speeding 'Kill Chain' in First Major AI-Driven Conflict

As U.S. and Israeli forces have unleashed more than 11,000 strikes on Iranian targets since late February 2026, Palantir Technologies' artificial intelligence systems have emerged as a central tool in the Pentagon's targeting operations, compressing what military planners call the "kill chain" from days to minutes and enabling a tempo…

International Business Times · Apr 8

Washington and Silicon Valley have found their common enemy: China

Lawmakers and tech executives may not agree on how to regulate AI, but they agree who the enemy is.

Fortune · Mar 26

Palantir Just Received DISA Authorization. Does That Make PLTR Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

DISA authorized Palantir's technology for on-premises and edge deployments. The approval lets government customers deploy Palantir's AI anywhere, from data centers to vehicles.

Barchart · Feb 13

Meet Shyam Sankar: Indian-origin Palantir CTO who is driving America’s defence future

Shyam Sankar, an Indian-origin CTO at Palantir and US Army Lieutenant Colonel, is advocating for the rearmament of Western democracies using AI. His new book, 'Mobilize', highlights the need to strengthen America's industrial base and reduce reliance on China, warning of potential global conflict.

The Times of India · Feb 10

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says Trump has a point about the AI race: ‘There’s a real hesitance to adopt these kind of products in the West’

Alex Karp said he sees a real “lack of adoption in Canada, Northern Europe, and in Europe in general.” It’s terrible news for politics, he added.

Fortune · Feb 4

Insiders Are Selling These 3 Stocks—Here’s Why

Insiders are getting out of BROS, MPWR and PLTR. However, which sales truly provide bearish indicators, and which look benign?

MarketBeat · Dec 10, 2025

Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Other Insiders Dump More Than $250 Million Of Stock As AI Bubble Fears Grip Investors

Senior Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is seeing one of the heaviest stretches of insider selling in years, amid growing scrutiny on the company’s valuations in recent weeks.

Benzinga · Nov 21, 2025