🇭🇷 Croatian, 11 October 2026, AI and employment
Palantir CEO says only two groups will thrive in AI era
Alex Karp believes that only those with specific vocational training and neurodivergent individuals will succeed.
Palantir CEO Alex Karp has offered a straightforward explanation of who will thrive in the era of artificial intelligence. He believes that there are two ways to ensure a future: having specific vocational training and being neurodivergent.
Karp’s first category reflects a growing sentiment: professionals in skilled trades, from electricians to plumbers, are difficult to replace with automation, and demand for them is increasing as large tech companies build massive data centers. The US is still facing a labor shortage.
The second category is more personal. Karp has long spoken about his dyslexia, a learning disorder that can affect reading, writing, and information processing, Fortune reports. In a broader sense, neurodivergence can include conditions like ADHD and autism.