Palantir has released a 22-point manifesto calling for the military draft's reinstatement and demanding tech companies serve national defense interests. The document, tied to CEO Alexander Karp's new book The Technological Republic, argues Silicon Valley owes a 'moral debt' to America and must build weapons instead of apps.

Critics describe the manifesto as ultranationalistic and elitist, with Palantir suggesting tech companies must 'participate in the defense of the nation' as payment for their success. The company's history includes providing surveillance tools for predictive policing and military operations, including controversial work in Gaza through its data analysis platforms.

The manifesto demands universal national service while advocating for harsh criticism of 'middling' cultures and greater leeway to stereotype countries as 'dysfunctional and regressive.' It also calls for AI weapons development without public debate, stating the question is not whether such weapons will be built, but 'who will build them and for what purpose.' Palantir's past partnerships, including facial recognition work with Thorn that targeted sex workers, underscore the real-world implications of its militaristic vision.