Palantir CEO Alex Karp told CNBC that the risks posed by advanced artificial intelligence are significant enough that top AI labs could require government control, while also calling for 'reasonable guidelines' on the technology.
In a CNBC interview, Alex Karp said artificial intelligence needs balanced oversight as policymakers and industry leaders continue to debate how to regulate the technology.
Lord Watson said he would defend his new employer while acknowledging that "legitimate questions" about big technology firms "require answers".
The Wall Street bank argues Palantir's valuation lags peers even as demand for its services continues to drive growth, according to CNBC.
The peer becomes the latest ex-minister to take a role at the US data analytics firm, which is facing scrutiny over public sector contracts in Britain