Dec. 30 at 1:21 AM
$PLTR has completed one of the most difficult pivots in the software industry.
Once known strictly as a secretive contractor for the CIA and military, Palantir has evolved into the default operating system for the American commercial enterprise.
The company’s flagship product, the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP), is more than a simple chatbot. It is a complex software layer that integrates with a company's data to automate decision-making.
Because it becomes the brain of a corporation, it is incredibly sticky, meaning once a customer signs up, they rarely leave.
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In Brief
Palantir Technologies has solidified its status as a blue-chip software leader by securing major government contracts and expanding its commercial reach.