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Why are Palantir employees calling the company fascist?

According to reports, current and former staff have used the word to describe Palantir's trajectory after its software was reportedly linked to a fatal ICE-related shooting and a strike in Iran, followed by internal Slack deletions and leadership publishing a manifesto ranking cultures by superiority. Palantir disputes characterizations of its work.

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Palantir Implodes From Within: Employees Call It “Fascist”

Palantir employees reportedly describe a 'descent into fascism' after ICE and strike controversies. Here's what the internal revolt means.

Crashtech Editorial July 3, 2026 AI Business & Money

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