Really? Palantir cofounder on AI's threat: 'We’re on top of it’

Business Insider | 13-09-2026 07:40pm |

Palantir cofounder Joe Lonsdale said the world 'is going to be alright' regarding the threat of advanced artificial intelligence. In a post on X on Saturday, Lonsdale dismissed concerns that AI systems could cause mass human extinction, a worry raised by numerous engineers and leaders from frontier AI labs. He stated that leaders have big responsibilities and challenges ahead, but it doesn't help to scare everyone, adding 'We are on top of it.' His comments come amid ongoing debate about the risks of AI.

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