Ultrafast GPT-5.6 Sol, Copilot consolidation, and the rising cost of AI infrastructure

In this episode of AI in Flow, hosts Claire and Peter break down the latest enterprise AI signals across speed, simplification, skills, capital, and supply. OpenAI previews its Ultrafast API tier for GPT-5.6 Sol, promising major latency and throughput gains via Cerebras. Microsoft merges its consumer and business Copilot apps while retiring several features, prompting organisations to audit any dependent workflows. IBM partners with OpenAI and plans to certify tens of thousands of consultants, pointing to growing demand for deployment and governance capability. Databricks closes a 5 billion dollar round at a 190 billion dollar valuation, highlighting the cost intensity of competing in AI platforms. SMIC reports strong AI-driven demand and wafer price rises, signalling continued supply pressure beyond just CPUs and GPUs. Plus quick hits on OpenAI leadership changes, multi-agent behaviour risks, Apple’s US manufacturing push, an AI-led US anti-transshipment proposal, and Suno Studio 2.0.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.