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Palantir CEO: 10% of world 'professionally hates us' amid Iran war business boom

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Palantir reported a significant increase in revenue for Q1 2026, reaching $1.63 billion, an 85% year-over-year rise, largely driven by increased US government spending. The company's Maven targeting system has seen doubled usage by the Department of Defense in four months, coinciding with the Iran War. CEO Alex Karp stated that while most of the world supports Palantir, a vocal minority "professionally hates us," a sentiment he attributes to the company's prioritization of US national security. AI

IMPACT Palantir's increased revenue and government contracts highlight the growing demand for AI-powered defense systems.

RANK_REASON This article discusses a company's financial performance and a CEO's public statements, rather than a core AI development or release.

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Palantir CEO: 10% of world 'professionally hates us' amid Iran war business boom

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  1. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) · O'Ryan Johnson ·

    Palantir CEO: 10 percent of the world 'professionally hates us'

    <h4>The Iran war has been great for business</h4> <p>The Iran War has been great for business at Palantir, as the Department of Defense has doubled usage of the company’s Maven targeting system in four months.…</p> <p><!--#include virtual='/data_centre/_whitepaper_textlinks_top.h…

  2. The Register — AI TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Palantir CEO: 10 percent of the world 'professionally hates us'

    The Iran war has been great for business

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