# Palantir's Alex Karp Says AI Can Predict People's Behavior and Possibly Their Thoughts From Their Digital Records

The chief executive of the largest US government analytics contractor described domestic behavioral prediction as a capability that has to be controlled, while arguing it must stay strong enough to compete with foreign adversaries.

- Published: 2026-10-15T06:37:42.045Z
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Alex Karp, chief executive of Palantir, said AI could eventually anticipate human behavior by analyzing the records people leave behind, including purchases, social media posts, movements and daily routines, according to AI Post. The News,…

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