Big Tech's AI Red Lines, China’s Model Surge & the Energy Crunch Ahead

In today's episode of AI in Flow, Claire and Peter unpack Microsoft’s AI chief drawing a clear line against developing autonomous systems beyond human oversight—signaling a strategic trust move. They also dive into the quiet but growing momentum behind Chinese open-source models like Qwen and DeepSeek R1 in the US, despite geopolitical tensions. Plus, they explore emerging worries around power shortages potentially halting AI progress by 2026, and China’s strategic grid buildout. Rounding out the episode: India's sweeping AI education rollout and how federated learning paired with blockchain could revamp fraud detection in finance.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.