Cheaper Models, Open-Weights Politics, and the New Infrastructure Reality

In today’s episode of AI in Flow, hosts Claire and Peter break down Google’s new Gemini Flash line and what falling token prices mean for teams running agents at scale—plus a specialist cyber model aimed at vulnerability analysis. They cover a major policy push from Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, and IBM to protect open-weight models, and why businesses may need a dual-track approach for open vs. closed systems. The briefing also looks at platform risk after reports of Meta’s AI moderation wrongly banning business accounts, the market’s growing scepticism toward “AI-first” layoffs as Monday.com cuts staff, and MIT’s Andrew McAfee warning that automating entry-level roles could create a future skills cliff. Finally, they examine AI’s mounting energy and community footprint—from off-grid power for data centres to local pushback on semiconductor buildouts—alongside edge AI hardware claims, OpenUSD momentum for 3D interoperability, and Ukraine’s emerging decision-support tools.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.