This week on Code x Connor, we’re joined by Tarek Nseir and Dom Selvon of Valiance to discuss the latest in AI news, from the UK’s attempt to oust Palantir from the NHS to Claude Code’s source code leak. Tarek is a serial entrepreneur who built one of Europe's leading digital transformation consultancies over 25 years, delivering landmark programmes for JK Rowling, the BBC, and LV Insurance. Dom is a founding figure of the composable architecture movement who has spent 27 years building flexible systems for brands including LEGO, IKEA, and Burberry. Valliance, their new company, is an independent AI consultancy that combines deep expertise in data, AI, and enterprise transformation to help leaders solve complex business problems and move away from delivering simple pilots to real impactful deliveries with measurable outcomes. In this episode, we discuss the latest headlines in AI: → The UK to rethink tech buying after Palantir contracts - The Register→ Anthropic goes nude, exposes Claude Code source by accident - The Register→ ‘Guardian’ Apps Aim to Stop AI Agents From Going Rogue - The Information Be sure to follow us to get the latest information, and schedule a meeting with us through www.codestrap.com! Valiance Website: https://valliance.ai/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/valliance-ai/ Tarek: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tareknseir/ Dom: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dom-selvon-1488958/ CodeStrap Dorian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorian-smiley-97a72a14/ Connor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connordeeks/ CodeStrap (X): https://x.com/Codestrap_ai CodeStrap (LI): https://www.linkedin.com/company/codestrap