Power, Policy, and Platform Shifts in the AI Race

Claire and Peter break down a day of AI moves that show where the real battlegrounds are emerging. Meta ramps its Texas data-centre build to $10B and targets 1GW by 2028, underscoring that AI competition now hinges on energy, infrastructure, and supply chains as much as chips. They also cover a judge temporarily blocking the Pentagon from blacklisting Anthropic, raising bigger questions about model-use restrictions, procurement terms, and who defines “acceptable use” in government contracts. Plus: Google expands Gemini-powered Search Live to 200+ countries and 98 languages, accelerating the shift toward voice- and camera-led discovery; Microsoft reshapes HR for an “AI-first” workforce; Apple deploys major retention packages to hold onto scarce AI design talent; X cuts non-technical roles to prioritize engineering; and the video landscape shifts as Grok Imagine advances while OpenAI winds down Sora. The episode closes with updates on AI policy influence, due diligence failures in public AI infrastructure deals, and urgent UK brand-safety concerns around harmful synthetic content.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.