TECH - 'AI Is Changing The Face Of Warfare' Says Palantir CTO After Stock Gains Over 9% On US Army Contract | Benzinga
Palantir Technologies Inc. (NYSE:PLTR) shares are on the rise following the announcement that the company will be a prime contractor for the U.S. Army’s Titan program. The CTO’s comments on the development shed light on the broader implications of the news.
What Happened: Palantir’s CTO, Shyam Sankar, announced the company’s new role in the U.S. Army’s Titan program. The news of Palantir’s involvement in the AI-enabled vehicle project led to a 9% surge in the company’s stock.
Sankar, in an interview with CNBC, highlighted the significance of this move, stating, “It’s another manifestation of how AI is changing the face of warfare.”
The AI-enabled vehicle is designed to provide deep sensing for long-range precision fires while accommodating the soldier’s workflows.
Palantir’s stock reacted positively to the news, indicating investor confidence in the company’s strategic direction.
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