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Palantir CEO Warns Against AI Layoff Bragging, Americans Fear AI Job Loss, and The Great Flattening Begins

Palantir CEO Warns Against AI Layoff Bragging, Americans Fear AI Job Loss, and The Great Flattening Begins

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June 10, 2026: Palantir CEO Alex Karp is warning tech leaders that bragging about AI-driven layoffs is a major political mistake and could fuel backlash against the entire industry. Then I get into a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showing that 53% of Americans fear AI could put them or someone in their household out of work, which means AI job anxiety is no longer a fringe concern. Finally, I break down the "great flattening," with new data showing that 41% of employees say their companies trimmed management layers last year, and why eliminating too much middle management could create a serious leadership pipeline problem for the future.

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