Nvidia’s New Sales Chief, Anthropic’s Mega IPO—and 12 More Things That Matter in Tech This Fall

This summer wasn’t exactly uneventful in Silicon Valley: No stretch of time in the ever-changing AI age could possibly be described as such. But with everyone back at their desks, the next few months ahead seem absolutely chockablock with action—most notably, Anthropic’s IPO, with investor expectations high for the long-awaited offering. (We hope they read the IPO filing’s footnotes carefully.) That debut will come as growing public unease around AI has cast doubt on data center projects across the country and raised uncertainty about consumer demand for the technology. (In other words, maybe that Jony Ive–designed device from OpenAI won’t be the next iPhone.) And with Bay Area real estate prices soaring, can anyone possibly be fortunate enough to play host in a new home when the holidays hit? Perhaps if they can figure out how to make better use of their startup equity.

As always, our reporters have their eyes keenly on the horizon. Below you’ll find our Weekend section’s very first fall preview package, which spotlights the burning questions on their minds as they contemplate what’s coming on their beats in the next three months. Sure, other publications at this time of year like to wax on about the finest flannel and the coziest stews. Lame! We’re concerned about matters like supply capacity at TSMC’s chipmaking facilities, Amazon’s lackluster Nova models and much, much else. What—were you expecting us to, uh, turn over a new leaf?