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Curious Inquest's avatar

Thank you for your insides.

On another matter: I mentioned Palantir in response to one of your posts. I suggested Palantir will develop a new technologies in Ukraine and then they will be used against Ukraine.

Given that Peter Thiel is a sponsor of JD Vance career and it is his company that through DOGE is merging the databases of all the US agencies (digital dictatorship in the making) and somehow incredibly quickly North Korea is now developing AI driven drone warfare(?!), what is your view on the presence of Palantir in Ukraine?

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Researching Ukraine's avatar

Palintir will do what makes it the most money. They need Ukraine. Without Ukraine they are selling hypothetical solutions.

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Curious Inquest's avatar

They do. Although, it seems they work against Ukraine at the same time.

Wouldn't it be better for Ukraine to shut their intelligence sharing with the companies like Palantir?

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Researching Ukraine's avatar

Maybe. But not yet. It would depend on the relationship. What is Ukraine getting from Palintir?

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Curious Inquest's avatar

I'd say Palantir is perfectly positioned to spy on Ukraine 👇🏻

“Palantir, a data analytics company, has been actively involved in supporting Ukraine's defense and reconstruction efforts, particularly through its AI-powered software. Palantir's software is used for real-time intelligence, including targeting, and also assists with demining, collecting evidence of war crimes, and other crucial tasks.

Here's a more detailed look at Palantir's involvement in Ukraine Military Support:

Palantir's software is used to analyze data from various sources like satellite imagery, drones, and ground reports to provide real-time intelligence and support military operations.

Demining and Reconstruction:

Palantir has partnered with the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine to automate demining processes and support the country's reconstruction efforts, particularly in identifying and cataloging damage to infrastructure.

War Crimes Investigation:

Palantir's AI is being used to sift through large amounts of evidence, including photos, videos, and witness testimonies, to identify and investigate potential war crimes.

Collaboration with Ukrainian Government:

Palantir has signed memorandums of understanding with key ministries, including the Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry of Economy, and the Ministry of Education, to expand its cooperation with Ukraine.”

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Chris Toal's avatar

Well said and well needed. I watched and commented on his both siding with Ukraine being at war with russia not an invasion! Used to like his shows now it's probelematic. I think he's going for a rebuild and hoping his time in Ukraine can provide that.

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Erudite's avatar

Better than Trump’s surrender plan:

Substack - Ukraine/Russia conflict – Peace CompromiseFramework

Issues:

1. Russia invaded Ukraine due to risk of having NATO on their border

2. Russia wanted Navy bases in Crimea

3. Russia invaded Ukraine after they cut off Crimeafresh water from Ukraine

4. Russia was supporting separatists in border Oblasts

5. Ukraine wants sovereignty over all its territory and peace

Framework:

1) Complete demilitarization of all Ukraine including occupied regions & Crimea

2) Russia military leaves all of Ukraine including Crimea(except leased bases)

3) Russia & Ukraine agree on leasing bases in Crimea

4) Russia has reasonable transit to their leased bases.

5) Ukraine dismantles their military entirely & has no military, only police forces

6) Russia has no governmental control or military support of occupied regions

7) Ukraine has sovereignty over all of Ukraine including border Oblasts & Crimea

8) Russia allowed non-military commercial activities following Ukraine law

9) Russians must follow reasonable visa access requirements

10) NATO, US and Russia provide military defense guarantees of Ukraine 

11) A Ukraine/Russia dispute resolution council is established

Results:

1) Allows a secession of fighting

2) Creates an environment for rebuilding Ukraine

3) Russia saves face, Russia has Crimea bases they need. 

4) It’s not perfect but the compromise would enable moving forward

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