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Alex Karp and Palantir face criticism over political pivot

Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, has been criticized for attempting to shift the company's political stance. This move is seen by some as a response to recent election results that were unfavorable to the right. The criticism highlights past public statements made by Karp, suggesting a perceived inconsistency in his political positioning. AI

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Alex Karp and Palantir face criticism over political pivot

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    I had other things to do today, but Alex Karp's pathetic attempt to pivot back to the left gave me no choice but to put them on hold. Last week's elections were

    I had other things to do today, but Alex Karp's pathetic attempt to pivot back to the left gave me no choice but to put them on hold. Last week's elections were a bloodbath for the right, a problem for all the wannabe fash founders who had tied their political fortunes to a "vibe…