Is There a Less Evil Version of Palantir?
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I think there should be more defense/military companies that works for the people instead of any country / money profitability.
This idea sparked after seeing what's happening in Sudan right now, and I believe we have the technology, or atleast are heading in the right direction, to have a non-human military that can respond to crisis & terror attacks.
The author questions whether a 'less evil' alternative to Palantir exists, proposing a defense company that works for the people, not just profit or country, and sparks a discussion on the ethics and feasibility of non-human military systems.
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