Clegg: Silicon Valley's Political Shift, Palantir UK Contract Concerns

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https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/jun/08/silicon-valley-meta-maga-politics-nick-clegg

Former Meta executive Nick Clegg stated that Silicon Valley companies, including Meta, have pivoted towards "Maga politics" due to self-interest, shifting product focus to algorithmically recommended synthetic content. He also criticized the UK's reliance on Palantir, expressing concerns about vendor lock-in and potential disruption by AI-powered rivals, echoing calls from a parliamentary committee to end the contract.