<oembed><type>rich</type><version>1.0</version><title>Susie wrote</title><author_name>Susie (npub1hw…503sg)</author_name><author_url>https://nostr.now/npub1hwgw0uznr49t4gullpgfz4m5xnakl5a0l88m3k382xv7ys0tfmlsd503sg</author_url><provider_name>njump</provider_name><provider_url>https://nostr.now</provider_url><html>Palantir’s role in Britain’s digital state is expanding.&#xA;&#xA;- £182m NHS data platform (£330m potential)&#xA;- £240m MoD operational deal&#xA;- Up to £1.5bn UK defence investment&#xA;- Former senior officials at Palantir&#xA;- £50m Met deal blocked over procurement&#xA;&#xA;Parliament has already called Palantir’s growing presence an “unacceptable point of weakness”.&#xA;&#xA;The real danger is lock-in. Once critical systems become too difficult to move, the supplier gains leverage.&#xA;&#xA;My latest for Forbes:&#xA;&#xA;https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/08/20/who-is-gaining-control-of-britains-digital-state/&#xA;&#xA;</html></oembed>