The Latest Breaking News from Shyam Sankar

Palantir’s CTO claims AI researchers are smoking to prove they believe AI will cure cancer, and he says it’s a sign of tech-fueled ‘mass psychosis’

Sankar attacked AI doomers in a recent interview.

Fortune · Oct 13

Some AI Researchers Are Taking Up Smoking as a 'Flex', Believing AI Will Cure Cancer, Palantir CTO Says

Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar says some AI researchers smoke in faith that AI will cure cancer, but offers no evidence as he warns against hype replacing medical proof.

International Business Times UK · Oct 13

AI researchers reportedly so confident AI is about to cure cancer they’ve started smoking cigarettes

AI researchers apparently want to show people "my chips are all in."

We Got This Covered · Oct 13

Washington and Silicon Valley have found their common enemy: China

Lawmakers and tech executives may not agree on how to regulate AI, but they agree who the enemy is.

Fortune · Mar 26

Palantir Just Received DISA Authorization. Does That Make PLTR Stock a Buy, Sell, or Hold?

DISA authorized Palantir's technology for on-premises and edge deployments. The approval lets government customers deploy Palantir's AI anywhere, from data centers to vehicles.

Barchart · Feb 13

Meet Shyam Sankar: Indian-origin Palantir CTO who is driving America’s defence future

Shyam Sankar, an Indian-origin CTO at Palantir and US Army Lieutenant Colonel, is advocating for the rearmament of Western democracies using AI. His new book, 'Mobilize', highlights the need to strengthen America's industrial base and reduce reliance on China, warning of potential global conflict.

The Times of India · Feb 10

Palantir CEO Alex Karp says Trump has a point about the AI race: ‘There’s a real hesitance to adopt these kind of products in the West’

Alex Karp said he sees a real “lack of adoption in Canada, Northern Europe, and in Europe in general.” It’s terrible news for politics, he added.

Fortune · Feb 4

Insiders Are Selling These 3 Stocks—Here’s Why

Insiders are getting out of BROS, MPWR and PLTR. However, which sales truly provide bearish indicators, and which look benign?

MarketBeat · Dec 10, 2025

Palantir CEO Alex Karp, Other Insiders Dump More Than $250 Million Of Stock As AI Bubble Fears Grip Investors

Senior Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ:PLTR) is seeing one of the heaviest stretches of insider selling in years, amid growing scrutiny on the company’s valuations in recent weeks.

Benzinga · Nov 21, 2025

Palantir's CTO Just Called Out The 'Mimetic' AI Industry — And He's Right

Palantir Technologies Inc.'s (NASDAQ:PLTR) record 63% revenue growth came with a side of swagger — and a warning shot to the rest of Silicon Valley. On the company's third-quarter earnings call, Chief Technology Officer Shyam Sankar took direct aim at the new wave of companies imitating Palantir's success without understanding…

Benzinga · Nov 4, 2025