OpenAI vs. China, Microsoft's Ambition, and Anthropic's $380B Play

In today’s episode of AI in Flow, Claire and Peter unpack rising geopolitical tensions in AI as OpenAI accuses China’s DeepSeek of model distillation and API abuse. Meanwhile, Microsoft claims its own frontier model is coming by 2026, and warns white-collar automation could arrive sooner than expected. Plus, Anthropic’s blockbuster valuation shakeups global markets, with Indian IT stocks sliding and clients demanding ‘AI discounts’. We also cover IBM’s human-forward hiring strategy and rising political stakes in AI regulation.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.