AI’s New Reality Check: HR Layoffs, Data Centre Limits, and Security Standards

Claire and Peter break down a packed day of AI headlines shaping how businesses operate. They look at a lawsuit alleging Meta used AI-assisted scoring in layoff decisions and what it could mean for HR governance and protected groups. They cover New York’s one-year pause on large data-centre permits as energy, water, and grid constraints turn compute into an infrastructure strategy, plus a new White House coordination effort for responsibly disclosing AI-discovered software vulnerabilities. The episode also explores Demis Hassabis’ proposal for a FINRA-style frontier model standards body, Nvidia’s tighter chip supply controls to limit diversion to China, new evidence that image generators can still be jailbroken with low-effort prompts, and how AI is reshaping enterprise spending decisions. Finally, they touch on Australia’s upcoming AI and data-centre regulations and DeepSeek’s reported funding talks at a major valuation—signs that competition and compliance pressures are accelerating worldwide.About Six & FlowSix & Flow is a digital transformation consultancy helping businesses adapt, grow, and thrive in a fast-changing world. We specialise in AI, CRM, and revenue operations, blending strategy, technology, and creativity to deliver measurable impact. From scaling startups to global enterprises, we partner with ambitious teams to unlock growth through smart automation, customer-centric marketing, and forward-thinking sales enablement. Learn more at sixandflow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.