Summary
Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir, discussed concerns over surveillance by private companies versus government monitoring on "The Axios Show." He emphasized that most surveillance comes from private businesses aiming to sell products, rather than from government actions.
Key Facts
- Alex Karp is the CEO of Palantir, a company that provides AI decision-making software.
- Karp spoke about surveillance on "The Axios Show."
- He mentioned that private companies conduct 98% of the monitoring in people's daily lives.
- This monitoring is often done to sell products, not for government purposes.
- Karp believes that detailed surveillance is essential for tracking threats like terrorists.
- He warned that if governments fail to prevent attacks, they might infringe more on civil liberties.
- Karp suggested using precise tools to manage surveillance responsibly.
