Palantir CTO sparks controversy claiming AI will cure cancer so smoking is fine

etnews.com·October 14, 2026·1 min read

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Palantir's Chief Technology Officer has caused a stir by suggesting people can smoke cigarettes because artificial intelligence will eventually cure cancer. The controversial statement has drawn significant public attention and criticism for its cavalier attitude toward health risks.

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