Big Tech's productivity hack: just make everyone addicted

A fake news article header paired with an image of containers of what appears to be nicotine pouches or similar tobacco products arranged on a wooden surface. The headline claims tech companies like Palantir are stocking offices with tobacco to boost productivity, presented as legitimate news with a byline and timestamp. Extracted text: Palantir and other tech companies are stocking offices with tobacco products to increase worker productivity By Catherina Gioino News Editor March 4, 2026, 3:05 AM ET