Palantir releases 22-point manifesto: Silicon Valley should build weapons, not just apps! Calls for the US to reinstate the draft and declares the arrival of a new era of AI deterrence.

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Military data analysis giant Palantir released a 22-point manifesto on X, arguing that Silicon Valley engineers have a moral obligation to the "country that made its rise possible," should actively engage in national defense, and support the restoration of national service. This move has sparked widespread controversy in the tech industry and public discourse. (Context: With 24 hours left until the ceasefire, Trump ordered the U.S. military to dock three aircraft carriers in the Middle East, stating "negotiations must not be delayed." The Iranian Parliament Speaker responded: Refusing to negotiate under threats.) (Background: Breaking News: Vance flew urgently to Pakistan to prepare for "final ceasefire negotiations" with Iran! Trump: Willing to meet the Iranian leader in person, but they must surrender their nuclear weapons.) Silicon Valley should not just build Apps, but weapons—this is the core signal delivered in Palantir's latest manifesto, which has triggered heated discussions in the community. The official Palantir X account released the 22-point manifesto two days ago (this is a public summary version of the book "The Technological Republic," co-authored by Palantir CEO Alexander and Chief Legal Officer Nicholas in 2025). Because we get asked a lot. The Technological Republic, in brief. 1. Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible. The engineering elite of Silicon Valley has an affirmative obligation to participate in the defense of the nation. 2. We must rebel… — Palantir (@PalantirTech) April 18, 2026 The core argument of the manifesto revolves around a premise: Silicon Valley was able to rise because the United States provided the soil, therefore the tech industry owes a "moral debt" to the country. Karp and Zamiska believe that Silicon Valley's engineering elite should not avoid defense affairs, but should view participation in national defense as an obligation. The fifth point of the manifesto points directly to the AI weapons controversy: "The question is not whether AI weapons will be built, but who will build them and for what purpose." The manifesto criticizes tech practitioners who oppose military applications of AI, dismissing them as engaging in theatrical debates that waste resources and delay progress. This stance is highly consistent with Palantir's long-standing business strategy of deep involvement in U.S. military contracts. The seventeenth point of the manifesto goes further, arguing that "Silicon Valley must play a role in combating violent crime," echoing the reality that Palantir's tools are used for predictive policing in multiple U.S. cities. On a personal level, the sixth point of the manifesto is the most striking: it argues that "national service should be a universal obligation," meaning it openly supports some form of reinstated conscription, a highly sensitive proposition in the context of U.S. politics. After the manifesto was released, criticism emerged from all sides. Elizabeth Nolan Brown, an author for the libertarian magazine *Reason*, raised sharp questions in a commentary, criticizing the manifesto for its "elitist" tone and arguing that it represents a posture of tech companies aligning with state power. *Reason* magazine believes that this manifesto does not reflect the autonomous values of the tech industry, but rather a framework that demands the tech industry submit to the will of the state. Palantir's business itself is deeply tied to the government: its data analysis tools are deployed in the law enforcement systems of U.S. cities and have also been reported to be used in military operations in the Gaza Strip. Critics point out that Karp is using this manifesto to provide an ideological wrapping for these collaborations, attempting to transform commercial interests into a moral narrative. - Silicon Valley owes a moral debt to the country that made its rise possible. The engineering elite of Silicon Valley has an obligation to participate in the nation's defense construction. - We must rebel against the tyranny of "Apps." Even if the iPhone is not the pinnacle of civilization, is it the greatest creation? This object has changed our lives, but it may now also be limiting and constraining our perception of possibility. - Free email is not enough. The decadence of a culture, a civilization, and its ruling class can only be forgiven if that culture can provide economic growth and security for the masses. - The limitations of soft power and relying solely on impassioned rhetoric have been fully exposed. For a liberal democratic society to win, it needs more than moral appeals. It needs hard power, and the hard power of this century will be built on software. - The question is not whether to build A.I. weapons, but who builds them and for what purpose. Our adversaries will not stop to engage in theatrical debates about the pros and cons of developing military and national security technology; they will push forward directly. - National service should be a universal obligation. As a society, we should seriously consider

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