WSJ Tech News Briefing TNB Tech Minute: Palantir Sues CEO of Rival AI Firm Over Alleged Employee Poaching
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Dec 11, 2025 Palantir takes a bold step by suing rival Percepta, claiming employee poaching and document theft. Meanwhile, Ford and SK Group are parting ways, marking a significant shift in their plans for U.S. EV battery production. In a surprising turn, traditional companies are outpacing tech stocks in the market, indicating a shift in investor confidence. Tune in for insights into these major developments!
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Alleged Systematic Poaching In AI
- Palantir alleges Percepta's founders and a former employee systematically poached staff and clients to build a copycat AI company.
- The complaint frames this as part of a broader wave of trade-secret disputes in the AI sector.
Former Employees Turned Rival Founders
- The suit names Percepta's CEO and co-founder as former Palantir employees who violated non-solicitation agreements.
- It also accuses a third employee of taking confidential documents before joining Percepta.
Deny-And-Accuse Dynamic In Dispute
- Percepta denies the allegations and calls the suit baseless while accusing Palantir of fear tactics.
- The exchange highlights escalating legal friction as AI competition heats up.