Tech Trends: Jun 18 (5 stories)
Thursday, 18 Jun 2026 Daily Technology GLOBAL
Here is your Daily summary for Technology across the world for Thu 18th June 2026
ASML's CEO highlighted the ongoing surge in AI infrastructure demand and the intriguing concept of space-based data centers, signaling a shift in how tech companies might approach resource allocation. Meanwhile, Anthropic's CEO discussed the competitive landscape with OpenAI and the escalating costs of computing power, underscoring the urgency for regulatory compliance as the U.S. government cautioned the firm about foreign access to its AI models. In a competitive move, VSCO launched a new app and subscription plan aimed at challenging Adobe's dominance in professional photography. Additionally, Roelof Botha's appointment to SpaceX's board follows the company's record IPO, indicating a strategic push for future growth.
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ASML CEO on AI Demand, Data Centers in Space and Musk's Terafab
Bloomberg Technology 17 Jun 2026, 3:42pmASML Holding NV CEO Christophe Fouquet says the demand for AI infrastructure is still "enormous" and discusses the potential for data centers in space. Speaking during an interview on Bloomberg Television, Fouquet also says the company has to make sure it doesn’t experience supply constraints when servicing new projects such as on Elon Musk’s Terafab. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Anthropic CEO Amodei on Compute Spend, Surpassing OpenAI
Bloomberg Technology 17 Jun 2026, 2:05pmEmily Chang sits down with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei in a wide-ranging interview discussing his San Francisco roots, the race against OpenAI, the explosion of compute power, the Pentagon standoff and AI’s endgame. (Source: Bloomberg)
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Anthropic Gets A Warning, SpaceX Shares Fall on Fourth Day | Bloomberg Tech 6/17/2026
Bloomberg Technology 17 Jun 2026, 6:27pmBloomberg’s Ed Ludlow discusses US Commerce Secretary's warning to Anthropic that it needs government permission to grant foreign nationals access to the company's most advanced AI models. Plus, after three days of soaring, SpaceX shares come back down to Earth and drop for the first time on the company's fourth trading day. And, Bloomberg reports Apple's upcoming camera-equipped AirPods will launch in late 2027 as part of a flurry of new releases. (Source: Bloomberg)
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VSCO Challenges Adobe With New App and a $500 Plan for Pros
Bloomberg Technology 17 Jun 2026, 4:00pmVSCO, the photography platform best known for its popular image filters, is introducing a more advanced iOS app and an all-in-one subscription plan, moves that put it in direct competition with Adobe Inc. and other brands offering professional-grade creative software.
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Roelof Botha joins SpaceX’s board of directors
TechCrunch 17 Jun 2026, 8:32pmThe former Sequoia Capital leader is filling an "existing vacancy" on SpaceX's board, days after the company went public in the largest IPO ever.