The Real Constraints on AI: Capital, Water, Power, and Costs

Claire and Peter break down the non-glamorous forces now shaping AI’s next phase: Alphabet’s massive fundraising push for AI infrastructure, Google’s call for stricter data-centre water standards, and a UN warning on the sector’s growing water and energy footprint. They also look at Amazon’s layoffs alongside huge AI capex plans and emerging state-level restrictions on data centres, Meta’s new business AI agents across WhatsApp, Messenger, and Instagram, and Sam Altman’s warning that enterprise token spend is spiralling without governance. Plus: investor pressure for AI ROI, bubble talk, and Google’s move toward on-device AI with Edge Gallery and local Gemma models—hinting at a more hybrid, cost-aware future for AI in Flow.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.