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Alexander Karp, CEO of Palantir, wrote that incorporating AI into defense is key.
  • Alex Karp, the billionaire CEO of Palantir, took to The New York Times to advocate for the development of AI weapons.
  • His comments come after various leaders and tech industry experts have urged caution around AI.
  • Palantir has interest in the matter, as it is a major supplier of technology to the military.

In March, a number of tech and business executives — Elon Musk and Steve Wozniak, included — signed an open letter calling for a pause on advanced AI development as the launch of OpenAI's GPT-4 sent shockwaves through the industry.