When Palantir CEO Alex Karp predicted that AI would erode the economic power of “humanities-trained, largely Democratic voters” in favor of “working class, often male voters,” he wasn’t making a forecast. He was making a choice — and calling it destiny.
Karp’s statement is a vision of how he sees the future, but it is not a predetermined outcome. We have agency to decide whether that vision is the one we want to build.
AI has advanced faster than almost anyone expected. Recent geopolitical shocks have compounded the uncertainty. The question should not be who wins or loses, but whether AI can benefit all of society, regardless of political stripe.
Disruption Isn’t the Same as Progress
The AI era has generated extraordinary wealth. Nvidia and Microsoft are each worth trillions. ChatGPT now reaches 900 million weekly users. By conventional measures, the revolution is working.
