Power, Pullbacks, and Platform Gates: AI Gets Real

Claire and Peter break down today’s biggest AI developments—starting with Microsoft stepping in to lead a massive data centre expansion in Texas, underscoring that power and infrastructure are now core constraints for scaling AI. They cover OpenAI shutting down Sora just six months after launch, the economics behind compute-heavy consumer products, and why businesses need stronger contract and capacity protections. Plus: Apple’s reported plan to open Siri to third-party chatbots via “Siri Extensions,” what that could mean for distribution and platform rules, and why reliability is a competitive advantage after a major DeepSeek outage. The episode also examines “AI brain fry,” the risks of unreliable AI detectors, research on sycophantic chatbots and user behaviour, and a set of real-world wins—from AI-assisted cardiology and multi-billion-dollar drug discovery deals to AI-enabled drone inspections for building maintenance.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.