Peter Thiel

A legal dispute arose between billionaire Peter Thiel’s husband and a private jet attendant over a cooler bag during a July 27, 2024, flight from Sun Valley, Idaho, to Washington, D.C. The incident involved legal papers being exchanged between the parties.

Sergey Brin, John Doerr, Peter Thiel, and other California billionaires have donated over $120 million to oppose a proposed 5% wealth tax on residents with assets over $1 billion. The tax, which would be voted on in November, faces opposition from tech elites including Brin, who contributed $82 million, and Doerr, who donated $10 million, while union-backed supporters have raised $31 million.

A hotel in Wicklow canceled a 'secretive' conference organized by Peter Thiel's group. The event's cancellation was reported with limited additional details provided in the article.

Andy Burnham, expected to become UK prime minister, is set to remove Palantir from the NHS despite the company's £330m contract. Palantir faces criticism for its ties to the Israeli military and potential involvement in unlawful actions in Palestine. The firm also has defense contracts in the UK and is under investigation for its AI system's role in a deadly missile strike.

Peter Thiel accused Pope Leo XIV of acting as a Chinese Communist Party agent due to the pope's criticisms of artificial intelligence. Thiel made these remarks at the Aspen Ideas Festival, as reported by CNN.

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are gaining influence within the Democratic Party through electoral victories and policy advocacy, challenging establishment leaders like Chuck Schumer. DSA-backed candidates have defeated incumbents in primaries, and the group is shaping Democratic policies by leveraging a 'Freedom Caucus of the left' to pressure leadership. California Gov. Gavin Newsom's contradictory stance on wealth tax and Peter Thiel's warnings highlight concerns about socialist policies becoming central to the party's strategy.

Erebor Bank, backed by Palmer Luckey and Peter Thiel, is seeking a $8 billion valuation as deposits nearly quadruple. The bank is in talks to raise funding at this valuation, according to Bloomberg.

Billionaire Peter Thiel warned at a liberal event that if the Democratic Party is lost, the country is over. He also cautioned that democratic socialists may take over the party.

The Spanish government is reportedly banning the use of Palantir, a US-based data firm, due to national security concerns. El Confidencial cited board members of public companies stating they have been ordered to avoid contracts with Palantir. The company, owned by Peter Thiel, holds £670m in UK contracts, including with the NHS, and faces accusations of facilitating genocide in Palestine.

Aron D’Souza, involved in the lawsuit against Gawker Media with Peter Thiel, launched an AI platform called Objection to dispute media claims but shut it down after feedback. The platform addressed issues like Joe Rogan promoting ivermectin as a Covid-19 cure and Bernie Sanders' claims about Benjamin Netanyahu. D’Souza aims to reform journalism through his ventures, including Enhanced Games, an Olympics-style event allowing performance-enhancing drugs.

Dialog, an exclusive network founded by Peter Thiel, experienced a data exposure incident where members' personal information was left publicly accessible via a misconfigured app distribution site. The exposed data included dates of birth, contact details, political leanings, and login credentials for approximately 200 high-profile individuals. Dialog attributed the breach to a hack, but the article suggests it resulted from a security misconfiguration rather than a traditional cyberattack.

J. D. Vance, a prominent figure in the Trump administration, advocates for a balanced approach to AI development that avoids stifling innovation while addressing concerns about corporate power and worker displacement. He draws parallels between historical tools like Lafayette’s sword and AI, emphasizing their dual potential for harm or benefit. Vance’s strategy reflects his dual background in venture capital and working-class advocacy, aiming to align AI progress with MAGA principles of economic growth and worker protection.

The article discusses a group of elite individuals allegedly attempting to control the world, referencing Peter Thiel's involvement with the Dialog Club and a Wired report. It highlights claims of a conspiracy involving influential figures.

A leaked website directory revealed participants in the secretive Dialog retreats, including Trump allies like Jared Kushner and Scott Bessent, as well as tech industry figures such as Elon Musk. The annual invitation-only event, founded by Peter Thiel, features discussions on global affairs and is compared to other elite conferences like the Bilderberg Group and Bohemian Grove.

Leaked files reveal the invite-only Dialog Club, linked to Peter Thiel, grades members based on their wealth and fame to determine inclusion, exclusion, and payment obligations. The club's secretive ranking system prioritizes financial status and public recognition.

The article covers three topics: oil prices remaining high due to Gulf production delays and shipping challenges, a discrepancy between President Trump's claim of private funding for a White House project and contractor invoices showing taxpayer contributions, and a leak revealing members of Peter Thiel's secret society discussing topics like cult-building and World War III.

France’s government is replacing Palantir’s AI systems with domestic provider ChapsVision to reduce reliance on U.S.-controlled technologies. The move, driven by concerns over strategic autonomy and data security, includes a 655 million euro investment in France’s AI development. Palantir claims its contract remains active to avoid a security capacity gap.

Palantir, chaired by Peter Thiel, lost a legal challenge against a Swiss investigative magazine. The lawsuit was over reports that Switzerland rejected the company's approaches.

UK lawmakers urge the government to terminate Palantir's NHS contract, citing risks of vendor lock-in and over-reliance on a US-based tech firm in critical public sectors like healthcare and national security. The Science Innovation and Technology Committee recommended using a 2027 break clause to replace the £330 million Federated Data Platform contract with alternatives from UK-owned providers.

Peter Mandelson, UK former ambassador to the US, invited Prime Minister Kier Starmer to meet Palantir founder Peter Thiel. Palantir secured significant UK government contracts, including £60 million in NHS deals during the pandemic and a £330 million NHS Federated Data Platform contract. Mandelson co-founded Global Counsel, which lobbied for Palantir, and communications show coordination between Mandelson, Palantir executives, and UK officials.

Peter Thiel has relocated his family to Argentina, which is led by libertarian president Javier Milei. The move highlights Argentina's shift under Milei's libertarian policies.

Billionaire investor Peter Thiel moved his family to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to avoid high taxes, political turmoil, and potential catastrophes like nuclear war and an AI meltdown.

The Vatican's 250-page encyclical 'Magnifica Humanitas,' signed by Pope Leo XIV, addresses AI by defending human imperfection and warning against outsourcing human capabilities to machines. The document critiques technologies that risk diminishing human dignity, drawing parallels to historical issues like the Industrial Revolution's exploitation and William Blake's 'dark satanic mills.'

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Peter Thiel assert they fulfill their societal duty through their businesses, deeming traditional philanthropy unnecessary. The article highlights their perspective on serving humanity via commercial ventures rather than charitable efforts.

The Enhanced Games, a controversial 'doping Olympics' in Las Vegas, saw athletes use FDA-approved performance-enhancing substances under a clinical trial. Funded by $300 million in venture capital including Peter Thiel and 1789 Capital (linked to Donald Trump Jr.), the event offers $1 million prizes for world records. Athletes like James Magnussen and Kristian Gkolomeev competed in hyper-short, social-media-focused events using experimental protocols.

The Enhanced Games, backed by investors including Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr., aim to showcase human potential by allowing performance-enhancing drugs. However, doping experts warn of serious health dangers associated with this controversial sporting event.

Panthalassa, a company, has raised $140 million to develop autonomous, floating AI computing nodes powered by ocean waves, with a total funding of $210 million. The company plans to deploy its Ocean-3 pilot node series in the northern Pacific Ocean later in 2026. This innovative approach aims to generate electricity from wave motion and use seawater for cooling.

Augustus has received conditional approval from the OCC for a US bank charter focused on AI-driven payments and stablecoin settlement infrastructure. The company is backed by Peter Thiel. This approval will allow Augustus to operate as a bank with a focus on innovative payment technologies.

Silicon Valley investors have bet $200M on AI data centers powered by waves in the ocean, with a latest investment round of $140 million to help Panthalassa complete a pilot manufacturing facility. The floating nodes would directly power onboard AI chips and transmit inference tokens to customers worldwide via satellite link. This move coincides with tech companies facing challenges in building AI data center projects on land.

A new crypto bank has been launched without public announcement, backed by Peter Thiel. The development is linked to a takeover effort in the cryptocurrency financial sector.

A new crypto bank has been silently launched, backed by venture capitalist Peter Thiel. The initiative, linked to Thiel's Founders Fund, aims to expand into the cryptocurrency financial sector.

Dallas-based biotech startup Colossal, backed by venture capitalists, the CIA, and Peter Thiel, is pursuing de-extinction projects for animals like the woolly mammoth and dire wolf. However, the company uses genetic modifications in existing species rather than ancient DNA, as seen in their 2025 'dire wolves' created by splicing gray wolves with specific traits.

The documentary 'The Story of Everything' argues that scientific discoveries in cosmology, physics, and biology support the existence of a creator. Featuring scientists and philosophers like Lee Strobel and Stephen C. Meyer, the film aims to engage both believers and skeptics by presenting evidence for an intelligent designer.

The article examines how prominent tech figures like Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Peter Thiel have been criticized for enabling harmful practices in the tech industry, including privacy violations, monopolistic behavior, and social media's role in societal division.

Infinite, a B2B stablecoin tech provider, has launched banking services powered by Erebor Bank, which is backed by venture capitalist Peter Thiel. The new accounts support traditional and crypto services including ACH, wire, and stablecoin transfers.

Ramp, a Peter Thiel-backed fintech unicorn, has introduced $0 conversions between USDT and dollars across its product suite, expanding support for Ethereum, Solana, and Plasma-issued USDT tokens.

The article discusses how Silicon Valley, particularly in AI and tech sectors, is exploiting scientists by treating them as gig workers, often under unstable contracts and poor working conditions. It highlights the role of venture capital firms and tech leaders in perpetuating this trend.

Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs demanded the UK government scrap a £330m NHS contract with Palantir, criticizing it as 'shameful' and 'dreadful' due to the company's ties to controversial entities like ICE and the Israeli military. They questioned Palantir's trustworthiness in handling sensitive health data.

Labour and Liberal Democrat MPs demanded the cancellation of a £330m NHS contract with Palantir, criticizing its ties to Donald Trump's ICE immigration agency and the Israeli military. The government stated it is 'no fan' of Palantir's politics, while MPs questioned the company's trustworthiness in handling sensitive health data.

Objection, a Thiel-backed startup, is using AI to judge journalism and allow users to pay to challenge stories. Critics argue this could suppress whistleblowers and alter media accountability mechanisms.