Secret Chips, Shared Compute, and Search Glitches

Claire and Peter break down today’s biggest stories on AI in Flow: a reported $9B classified U.S. push for advanced AI chips and secure data-centre capacity for intelligence agencies (plus faster compute access and continued NSA use of Anthropic models); Amp’s $1.3B raise to build a “shared AI grid” for startups and universities; and the people impact of automation after Standard Chartered’s CEO apologises for comments as the bank plans back-office cuts. They also look at Microsoft’s consumer Copilot monetisation challenges amid a key marketing departure, Google’s AI Overview oddities that highlight search volatility, India’s expanding Global Capability Centres as work shifts toward higher-value in-house roles, and rising stakes in synthetic media—from alleged AI-driven defamation in South Korea to viral political deepfakes in the U.S. The episode closes with a hopeful healthcare use case: an AI ultrasound tool helping detect gallbladder cancer, and a reminder that AI’s investment narrative is becoming more nuanced.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.