AI Goes Offshore: Thiel's Ocean Data Centres, Shopify Cuts, Google AI Backlash

Peter Thiel is backing a radical new idea—floating AI data centres powered by ocean waves. It sounds like science fiction, but serious investors are on board, and it could change how the world powers artificial intelligence. In today's episode of Hashtag Trending, we break down four major tech stories shaping the industry: Why Thiel and other top investors are funding offshore AI infrastructure Why Shopify is cutting revenue teams despite strong operating performance Why Google DeepMind workers in the UK are pushing back on military AI work How AI is now being used to mask accents in offshore call centres The common thread: AI is reshaping not just technology, but how companies operate, hire, and even present themselves to customers. Whether it's energy, ethics, or economics—this episode connects the dots. 00:00 Thiel's Ocean AI Data Centres 02:05 Shopify Cuts Revenue Teams 04:05 Google AI Worker Backlash 06:05 AI Accent Masking in Call Centres