Joe Lonsdale criticizes AI firms for swaying policy

Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale warned that leading artificial intelligence companies are stoking existential fears to shape public policy and secure market power.

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Co-founder of Palantir Technologies Joe Lonsdale attends an interview with Reuters at the Momentum AI Austin 2026, in Austin, Texas, U.S., September 25, 2026. REUTERS/Kaylee Greenlee

Investor Joe Lonsdale warned on Friday afternoon that leading artificial intelligence developers are weaponizing existential fear to shape public policy and cement market dominance. Lonsdale criticized funding models backed by major industry players aimed at securing regulatory moats.

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