Palantir Technologies, a data analytics firm emphasizing AI-driven solutions for government and commercial clients, saw its stock decline 7% today amid CEO Alex Karp’s public criticism of short sellers.

Karp has publicly accused prominent short sellers of undermining American innovation by targeting AI-focused companies in recent media appearances. In a recent interview, the CEO highlighted the motivational impact of short selling, framing it as a battle that drives better performance for Palantir’s stakeholders.

The stock movement comes as recent social media discussions reflect polarized views around the company, with some portraying short sellers as skeptics consistently proven wrong by Palantir’s strategic advancements.