Prophecy in the News

Palantir, founded by Peter Thiel, has been integrated into the IRS's investigative machinery since 2018 without public disclosure, raising questions about what financial data flows through Palantir's systems, who can access it, and what legal framework governs how the IRS deploys these tools against American taxpayers. The company is known for building surveillance platforms used by intelligence agencies and law enforcement.

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas stated that the Department of Homeland Security is prioritizing artificial intelligence development to enhance missions fighting the illegal drug trade and investigating crime. AI is being used to detect unusual travel patterns of vehicles crossing the border, helping in the fight against fentanyl.

Palantir, co-founded by Peter Thiel, has become the digital arm of the capitalist class's rule, enabling mass surveillance and intelligence gathering. The company's technology is used by the US military, ICE, and the IDF, contributing to mass civilian deaths and the oppression of immigrants. Palantir's stock has surged due to government contracts, revealing how Pentagon contracts create enormous profits from the loss of freedom.

FBI Director Christopher Wray said the U.S. government depends on “collaborative, public-private” efforts to detect and stop cyberthreats. The bureau's chief also cited the use of artificial intelligence and other technologies by cybercriminals and hostile governments alike in hacking operations. In August, the FBI and its international partners took down Qakbot, a botnet infrastructure used by cybercriminals.

Concerns are rising among government officials and tech industry experts about the expansion of Palantir's involvement in government work and efforts to compile data on American citizens. Palantir is assisting in building a centralized database containing sensitive personal information on American citizens. Palantir has reportedly received more than $113 million in federal contracts, not including a more recent $795 million award from the Department of Defense.

Sarah Paquet, Director and CEO of FINTRAC, discusses advancing FINTRAC-wide digital automation, leveraging AI and machine learning, and pioneering data analytics to strengthen financial intelligence and supervisory programs. FINTRAC aims to proactively identify and assist police in disrupting networks that threaten Canadians, combatting extortion and other illicit activities. FINTRAC's financial intelligence identified over 8,600 subjects of interest, included more than 1.3 million financial transactions, and supported hundreds of law enforcement and national security investigations.

Palantir CEO Alex Karp defended the firm's surveillance technology, stating it has safeguards to prevent government overreach, as the company reported a jump in sales due to government contracts. Palantir won a $30 million contract from ICE to develop a system that identifies undocumented immigrants and tracks self-deportations. The company expects revenue between $7.18 billion and $7.20 billion in 2026, a 60% increase from 2025.

Concerns are rising among government officials and tech experts about the expansion of Palantir's involvement in government data collection, particularly regarding a centralized database containing sensitive personal information on American citizens. Palantir is reportedly in discussions with agencies like the SSA and IRS about using its technology to organize their data. Concerns over potential misuse intensified following an executive order instructing federal agencies to consolidate data sharing.