--- title: "Michael Burry Says Palantir Has 'No Real AI Software' Of Its Own, PLTR 'Overpromising' On Military AI" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/278866340.md" description: "Michael Burry criticizes Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ:PLTR), claiming it lacks genuine AI software and is overpromising its capabilities, particularly in military applications. His comments follow a tragic military strike in Iran that resulted in civilian casualties, which he attributes to Palantir's failure to implement safety protocols. Burry's bearish outlook raises concerns about Palantir's reliance on third-party AI, potentially jeopardizing its defense contracts. As a result, PLTR shares have dropped nearly 15% in 2026, reflecting skepticism about the company's long-term valuation." datetime: "2026-03-12T10:28:50.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278866340.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/278866340.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278866340.md) --- > Supported Languages: [简体中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/278866340.md) | [繁體中文](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/278866340.md) # Michael Burry Says Palantir Has 'No Real AI Software' Of Its Own, PLTR 'Overpromising' On Military AI The ‘Big Short’ investor **Michael Burry** has unleashed a scathing critique of **Palantir Technologies Inc.** (NASDAQ:PLTR), accusing the defense contractor of technical dependency and ethical failure following a tragic military strike. ## **A ‘Hollow’ AI Powerhouse?** In a post on X, Burry argued that Palantir is fundamentally misrepresenting its technical capabilities. According to Burry, the company is “overpromising” its role in the artificial intelligence (AI) revolution while lacking proprietary foundations. “PLTR is the one in over its head, dependent on companies like Anthropic because it has no real AI software of its own,” Burry stated. The investor's bearish thesis suggests that Palantir acts more as a wrapper for external models like Anthropic's Claude rather than an independent innovator. > $PLTR is overpromising here, not Anthropic. This is why Anthropic wants guardrails in military use. #PLTR is the one getting paid to FU and murder 100 girls. PLTR is the one in over its head, dependent on companies like Anthropic because it has no real AI software of its own. https://t.co/XVFjBztlti > > — Cassandra Unchained (@michaeljburry) March 12, 2026 ## **The Project Maven Controversy** The critique comes as Palantir's “Maven Smart System” faces intense scrutiny over a strike in Minab, Iran, which hit an elementary school and killed over 100 girls, according to the Independent report. Burry defended Anthropic's recent attempts to implement safety guardrails, placing the blame for the catastrophe squarely on Palantir's implementation. “This is why Anthropic wants guardrails in military use,” Burry wrote, adding that “#PLTR is the one getting paid to FU and murder 100 girls.” He suggested that by stripping away Anthropic’s proposed safety protocols to meet Pentagon demands, Palantir allowed a high-stakes failure that resulted in massive civilian casualties. ## **Market And Regulatory Fallout** The timing of Burry's comments is critical. The Pentagon recently designated Anthropic a “supply chain risk” after the startup refused to remove safety restrictions on its Claude model for military use. This has left Palantir in a precarious position, as its flagship military tools are deeply integrated with Anthropic's technology. While competitors like OpenAI have moved to fill the void, Burry's comments highlight a growing skepticism regarding Palantir’s long-term valuation. If the company is indeed dependent on third-party AI it can no longer legally use its multi-billion dollar defense contracts may be at significant risk. ## **PLTR Tumbles Nearly 15% In 2026** Shares of Palantir have declined 14.71% year-to-date, and it was down 7.76% over the last six months but higher by 94.23% over the year. PLTR maintains a weaker price trend over the short and medium terms but a strong trend in the long term, with a poor value score, as per **Benzinga's Edge Stock Rankings**. **_Disclaimer:_** _This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors._ _Photo courtesy: Shutterstock_ ### Related Stocks - [Direxion Daily PLTR Bull 2X Shares (PLTU.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PLTU.US.md) - [Defiance Leveraged Long +Income PLTR ETF (PLT.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PLT.US.md) - [Leverage Shares 2X Long PLTR Daily ETF (PLTG.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PLTG.US.md) - [Direxion Daily PLTR Bear 1X Shares (PLTD.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PLTD.US.md) - [iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sect ETF (IGV.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/IGV.US.md) - [Roundhill PLTR WeeklyPay ETF (PLTW.US)](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/PLTW.US.md) - [Palantir Technologies Inc. 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