Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing Source: TechCrunch | Original coverage: 2026-04-18 09:56 AM CDT | Updated: 2026-04-19 09:44 AM CDT (America/Chicago) Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is... Artificial Intelligence Enterprise IT Policy Regulation Tech News Apr 19, 2026
Cracks are starting to form on fusion energy’s funding boom Source: TechCrunch | Original coverage: 2026-04-19 07:51 AM CDT | Updated: 2026-04-19 09:47 AM CDT (America/Chicago) Fusion startups and investors risk deepening fissures if some key disagreements are... Energy Tech Enterprise IT Funding Infrastructure Tech News Apr 19, 2026
AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO TechCrunch reports that AI chip company Cerebras has filed for an IPO, with recent commercial momentum including an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers. The... AI Cloud IPO Semiconductors Technology News Apr 19, 2026
Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston TechCrunch reports that Tesla has expanded its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston, adding to its earlier launch footprint in Austin. The report notes the service is now available in three Texas ci... Autonomous Vehicles Enterprise IT Mobility Technology News Tesla Apr 19, 2026
The RAM shortage could last years The Verge reports that global RAM supply constraints could remain in place for years. Citing Nikkei Asia, the coverage says suppliers may meet only about 60 percent of demand by the end of 2027, while... AI Infrastructure Cloud Memory Semiconductors Technology News Apr 19, 2026
AI-Native PC Software Is Accelerating, Signaling a New Battle for the Desktop Stack The Verge reports that AI apps are rapidly arriving on the PC, reinforcing a shift that has been building across the software market: intelligence features are no longer peripheral add-ons—they are be... AI Apps Enterprise IT PC Ecosystem Software Platforms Apr 19, 2026
AI “Cursor for Hardware” Moment: Why Anthropic-Backed Schematik Could Shift Physical Product Development Wired reports on Schematik, described as a “Cursor for Hardware,” with Anthropic interested in the company’s direction. The concept is simple but meaningful: apply AI-native assistance to physical pro... AI Tools Anthropic Hardware Engineering Product Development R&D Apr 19, 2026
Global RAM Shortage Risks Stretching Into 2027 and Beyond as AI Infrastructure Demand Surges A new Verge report, citing Nikkei Asia, indicates the RAM crunch may last longer than many procurement teams planned for. Even with additional DRAM production coming online, suppliers are reportedly o... AI Infrastructure Data Centers Memory Semiconductors Supply Chain Apr 19, 2026
Tesla Expands Robotaxi Service to Dallas and Houston, Raising the Stakes for US AV Competition Tesla has expanded its robotaxi offering into Dallas and Houston , according to TechCrunch, extending a program that previously launched in Austin. The report also notes Tesla began offering rides wit... AI Autonomous Vehicles Mobility Tesla Transportation Apr 19, 2026
AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO: What It Means for AI, Cloud, and Enterprise Strategy TechCrunch reported this development on Apr 18, 2026 02:19 PM CDT. AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO. This update stands out because it affects how technology leaders prioritize risk, spending, a... AI Markets Semiconductors Tech News TechCrunch Apr 18, 2026
Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other: What It Means for AI, Cloud, and Enterprise Strategy TechCrunch reported this development on Apr 18, 2026 12:20 AM CDT. Once close enough for an acquisition, Stripe and Airwallex are now going after each other. This update stands out because it affects ... AI Tech News TechCrunch Apr 18, 2026
Cerebras IPO Filing Underscores How Fast the AI Chip Market Is Maturing Published coverage from TechCrunch on Apr 18, 2026 02:19 PM CDT highlighted a notable development: AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO . At a time when tech companies are compressing product cycles... AI Chips Cerebras IPO Semiconductors Apr 18, 2026