Florida Conservative

When everything from a disposable FPV to an autonomous warship can be called a drone, the problem is no longer merely one of terminology. With billions of dollars now following the drone revolution, it is becoming a problem of procurement and accounting as well.

Palantir Technologies is a dual-use platform: it can enable legitimate intelligence and public safety work, but also serves as an off-the-shelf tool for mass surveillance and political targeting. The mindset of its leadership — particularly Thiel — does not prioritize privacy, transparency, or democratic constraints, but rather sees surveillance as a strategic imperative.