Alex Karp unleashes on OpenAI and Anthropic as AI industry faces growing enterprise backlash
Palantir CEO Alex Karp launched a scathing critique of frontier AI labs OpenAI and Anthropic, declaring that 'something has gone completely wrong' with their token-based pricing models. In a high-energy CNBC appearance, Karp claimed CEOs are 'livid' about rising AI costs and minimal returns, while enterprises increasingly turn to cheaper Chinese models and open-weight alternatives. The controversy highlights mounting tensions in the AI industry as businesses demand better value and control over their data.