- Investor Michael Burry challenged Palantir’s AI claims in a public exchange with Elon Musk, arguing the company’s defense software relies on others’ models.
- Scrutiny over AI’s role in warfare increased following reports that Anthropic’s Claude AI is used in the Pentagon’s Palantir-operated Maven system.
- Burry, who holds a short position in Palantir, has repeatedly criticized the firm’s valuation and spending, including executive travel expenses.
Famed investor Michael Burry revived his criticism of Palantir Technologies in a public spat with Elon Musk on X this week, notably claiming the defense software firm is “overpromising” on Artificial Intelligence. However, this debate coincides with significant scrutiny over how AI models are being leveraged in modern military operations.
The exchange began after Musk asked, “Is there a more hypocritical company than Anthropic?” Burry replied directly, stating “Easy, $PLTR. #PLTR is the one overpromising here, not Anthropic.” Consequently, Burry argued that Palantir depends on AI models from companies like Anthropic and has no real AI software of its own.
Meanwhile, a recent Iran-and-the-immorality-of-OpenAI“>blog post by journalist Robert Wright highlighted a Washington Post report detailing Claude AI’s integration into the Pentagon’s Maven targeting system operated by Palantir. This system analyzes surveillance data to prioritize potential military targets, raising ethical questions.
Burry’s bearish view is longstanding, as he disclosed a short position in Palantir last year. He previously noted that a six-month phase-out period for Claude AI showed the military’s reliance on the underlying technology, not Palantir‘s platform. Additionally, Burry highlighted a regulatory filing showing the company’s $17.2 million expense for CEO aircraft travel in 2025.
Palantir stock ended marginally higher at $151.6 on Wednesday but fell over 1% in extended trading. Retail sentiment on Stocktwits was neutral amid normal message volume, while the stock has surged 94% over the past year.
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