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Luckey Urges Tech Accountability, Critiques Google’s Maven Exit

2/27/2026

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Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, criticized Google's 2018 withdrawal from Project Maven, saying it undermines democracy.
He argues tech firms should not yield to employee protests and should rely on elected leaders.
He proposes renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War to promote fiscal responsibility.
Anduril Industries is valued at $60 billion, and Luckey remains committed to California and calls for accountability.

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Palmer Luckey, founder of Anduril Industries, criticized Google's 2018 withdrawal from Project Maven, saying it undermines democracy.
He argues tech firms should not yield to employee protests and should rely on elected leaders.
He proposes renaming the Department of Defense to the Department of War to promote fiscal responsibility.
Anduril Industries is valued at $60 billion, and Luckey remains committed to California and calls for accountability.