In this episode, we explore OpenAI’s unexpected partnership with Google Cloud, signaling a major shift in AI infrastructure strategy. Despite its deep ties with Microsoft Azure, OpenAI is now leveraging Google’s powerful TPU-based cloud services to meet soaring compute demands. We unpack the implications of this surprising alliance, what it means for the future of AI competition and collaboration, and how this could reshape the AI cloud ecosystem. With massive models and high stakes, the move sparks fresh questions about centralization, control, and ethical responsibility in the race toward AGI.