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Palantir's Karp bashes OpenAI, Anthropic token model: 'Something has gone completely wrong'

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According to Palantir CEO Alex Karp, token pricing from OpenAI and Anthropic has become unsustainable. Rising costs are pushing companies to abandon these APIs in favor of cheaper, open-weight alternatives that prioritize efficiency over heavy token usage. Karp's critique signals a potential shift in AI infrastructure spending as companies seek more cost-effective options.

Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/01/palantir-karp-open-ai-ant...

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