Palantir CEO on Iran, AI Weapons and America's Advantage | a16z American Dynamism Summit

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 20:18:02 +0000

This conversation with Alex Karp, cofounder and CEO of Palantir, was recorded at the a16z American Dynamism Summit in Washington, D.C. Karp discusses the role of technology in modern warfare, Silicon Valley's obligations to national defense, and why he believes America's single greatest competitive advantage is its ability to cultivate and protect unconventional talent.

Timestamps:
00:00—Introduction
03:46—Support the Warfighter
05:58—Deterrence Through Tech
10:21—Silicon Valley Wake Up Call
12:57—AI Zero Sum Reality
15:59—Privacy and Political Backlash
18:46—How to Win the AI Race
25:46—Leading Neurodiverse Talent

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