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Transcript: Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer of Palantir, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026

Palantir's Chief Technology Officer, Shyam Sankar, stated that some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer. This comment was made during an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on October 11, 2026. Sankar also warned that both extremes of AI reflect 'social delusion'.

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  • ✓ Some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer.
  • ✓ Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar made these comments during an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on October 11, 2026.
  • ✓ Sankar warned that both extremes of AI reflect 'social delusion'.
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The development of publicly available transcripts and summaries of Shyam Sankar's interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' provided more information on his comments about AI and its potential applications.

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  1. Palantir CTO: AI Researchers Taking Up Smoking Expecting Cure for Cancer

    Palantir's Chief Technology Officer, Shyam Sankar, stated that some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer. This comment was made during an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on October 11, 2026. Sankar also warned that both extremes of AI reflect 'social delusion'.

    Why it matters

    The comments highlight the potential benefits and risks associated with AI technology. Palantir is a company that specializes in data integration and analytics. The CTO's statements have sparked interest in the intersection of technology and healthcare.

    What is confirmed

    • Some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer.
    • Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar made these comments during an interview on 'Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan' on October 11, 2026.
    • Sankar warned that both extremes of AI reflect 'social delusion'.

    Still unconfirmed

    • Human error likely caused a deadly Iran strike that killed 123 children.

    What to watch next

    • Further comments from Palantir on AI applications in healthcare
    • Development of AI technology in relation to cancer research
    • Government deals involving Palantir's SaaS solutions
    Sources used for this update (10)
    1. Business Insider — Palantir CTO says some AI researchers are taking up smoking because they expect AI to cure cancer
    2. CBS News — Transcript: Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer of Palantir, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Oct. 11, 2026
    3. SaasRise — Palantir CTO Defends AI, Hints at Gov SaaS Deals
    4. Yahoo Finance — Palantir CTO Says Some AI Researchers Are So Sure It Will Cure Cancer They’ve Started 'Smoking' — Warns Both AI Extremes Reflect ‘Social Delusion’
    5. Benzinga — Palantir CTO Says ‘Human Error’ Likely Caused Deadly Iran Strike That Killed 123 Children — Disputes Clai
    6. www.cbsnews.com — Transcript: Shyam Sankar, chief technology officer of ...
    7. www.cbsnews.com — Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan ...
    8. aventure.vc — Transcript: Shyam Sankar, chief technolog... - aVenture News
    9. newsdive.net — Complete Transcript of “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan ...
    10. www.youtube.com — Full interview: Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar - YouTube
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