Planet Money · Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Mike Steinberger, author of a book on Palantir, clarified that the company does not own, buy, or sell data. Instead, Palantir provides software tools that enable organizations to utilize their own data more effectively.
“They do not own the data. They do not buy the data, and they definitely don't sell the data.”
“It simply is providing a tool that enables organizations to make better, faster use of their own data.”
“Palantir makes software. They don't keep any data, and that is an intentional choice.”