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OpenAI’s existential questions On the latest episode of Equity, we discuss OpenAI’s latest acquisitions and whether they address “two big existential problems” for the company. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/openais-existential-questions/

The 12-month window A lot of AI startups exist partly because the foundation models haven’t expanded into their category yet. As many jokingly acknowledge, that won’t last forever. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/the-12-month-window/

Blue Origin’s New Glenn put a customer satellite in the wrong orbit during its third launch The first major failure of Blue Origin’s new heavy-launch system could create delays to its ambition to help NASA and the Trump administration return to the Moon. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/blue-origins-new-glenn-put-a-customer-satellite-in-the-wrong-orbit-during-its-third-launch/

Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon The winning time is a massive improvement over last year’s race, when the fastest robot finished in two hours and 40 minutes. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/robots-beat-human-records-at-beijing-half-marathon/

Palantir posts mini-manifesto denouncing inclusivity and ‘regressive’ cultures Palantir’s ideological bent has come under more scrutiny as it’s worked with ICE and positioned itself as a defender of “the West.” Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/19/palantir-posts-mini-manifesto-denouncing-regressive-and-harmful-cultures/

VC Ron Conway says he has a ‘rare form of cancer’ Conway wrote that he “will be stepping back from some of my usual activities,” but he will “continue to support” founders backed by his firm SV Angel. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/18/vc-ron-conway-says-he-has-a-rare-form-of-cancer/

AI chip startup Cerebras files for IPO In recent months, the company announced an agreement with Amazon Web Services to use Cerebras chips in Amazon data centers, as well as a deal with OpenAI reportedly worth more than $10 billion. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/18/ai-chip-startup-cerebras-files-for-ipo/

Anthropic’s relationship with the Trump administration seems to be thawing Despite recently being designated a supply-chain risk by the Pentagon, Anthropic is still talking to high-level members of the Trump administration. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/18/anthropics-relationship-with-the-trump-administration-seems-to-be-thawing/

The App Store is booming again, and AI may be why New data from Appfigures shows a swell of new app launches in 2026, suggesting AI tools could be fueling a mobile software boom. Powered by WPeMatico https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/18/the-app-store-is-booming-again-and-ai-may-be-why/

Guide: What’s Coming Up at the Tech.eu Summit London 2026? Taking place on April 21–22 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in London, the Tech.eu Summit London 2026 will once again bring together founders, investors, and operators from across Europe for two days of focused conversations, insights, and networking. Following