Palantir CEO warns AI labs may seek state control to avoid legal risks

On September 18, 2026, Palantir CEO Alex Karp warned that leading AI labs, such as Anthropic, may be seeking state control to avoid legal risks. During an interview with CNBC on September 17, Karp suggested that these companies are looking for government protection to shield themselves from potential lawsuits over intellectual property theft. He argued that without state intervention, his clients would face numerous legal actions. Karp also highlighted concerns that proprietary business ideas could leak into training data, exposing companies to competitive threats. He emphasized that the only institution capable of providing the necessary legal protection is the U.S. government. Earlier this year, Palantir had called for data to remain within companies, warning that sharing it with untrusted external entities could compromise competitive advantage.