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

In a “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” transcript dated Oct. 11, 2026, Palantir CTO Shyam Sankar addressed public concern about AI. Brennan cited CBS polling showing 50% of Americans believe AI will create more problems than it solves, 45% wanting government restrictions on AI use and development. Sankar said he does not oppose guardrails outright, arguing instead that the technology industry must demonstrate concrete benefits—job growth and prosperity—rather than “ephemeral” gains. He also criticized what he described as an “effective altruism” worldview driving AI safety narratives, comparing it to a theological framing of doomsday scenarios. Brennan referenced Sam Bankman-Fried and asked about the focus.