Inside Palantir: AI, Surveillance, and the Mind of Alex Karp

What happens when a tech company becomes more powerful than the governments it serves? In this episode of The Gray Files, Erika Barker explores the rise of Palantir Technologies, its controversial role in AI surveillance, and the unique philosophy of its enigmatic CEO Alex Karp, and founder Peter Thiel. From CIA roots and Intelligence Failures by the US Government, military contracts to global data privacy debates and ethical concerns, we unpack how Palantir is shaping the future of artificial intelligence, national security, and our very concept of freedom.

Whether you’re curious about AIP, Gotham, Foundry, or the tech behind government surveillance, this episode is your guide to one of the most secretive companies born in Silicon Valley.