AI startup execs deny ‘poaching and stealing’ allegations brought by one of the biggest Silicon Valley companies, says ‘Palantir is looking to scare…’

Percepta AI executives are fighting a lawsuit against Palantir. The AI startup leaders have claimed that the defence tech company’s legal action over alleged poaching and stealing is an attempt to “stifle competition.” In a new filing (seen by CNBC), lawyers for the defendants argued that “Palantir is looking to scare others away from leaving and to destroy Percepta before it can grow further.” The three Percepta executives, who were former Palantir employees, said the company is trying to use lawsuits to destroy their startup. They denied poaching Palantir staff or stealing secret information.