Palantir Technologies, Inc.’s CTO, Shyam Sankar, discusses the company’s surging demand driven by increased AI adoption and enterprise automation. He emphasizes the value of Palantir’s toolchain and its ability to deliver quick results, citing examples like automating insurance underwriting for a major US insurer. Sankar also addresses the cultural differences in AI adoption, highlighting the importance of hands-on implementation over theoretical contemplation. He emphasizes the affordability and effectiveness of AI, emphasizing the return on investment despite being considered a premium product. He also addresses the geopolitical landscape, emphasizing the need for AI-driven reindustrialization in the US to counter the rising threat from authoritarian regimes.