Cerebras Systems’ Andrew Feldman on whether AI can keep scaling at TechCrunch Disrupt 2026

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September 30, 2026, 2:30 PM

• •The article previews a TechCrunch Disrupt 2026 session titled “Can AI Keep Scaling?” featuring Cerebras CEO Andrew Feldman.
• •Cerebras is described as building wafer-scale AI processors and offering compute through both on-premise systems and a cloud platform.
• •The company reportedly raised $5.5 billion in a May IPO and signed a multiyear agreement with OpenAI to deploy 750 megawatts of systems from 2026 through 2028.
• •TechCrunch says Cerebras had more than 600 megawatts of data center capacity live or under contract for delivery by the end of 2027.
• •The article notes Cerebras introduced its CS-4 wafer-scale AI infrastructure in August and plans major manufacturing expansion during 2026.
• •The Disrupt event is scheduled for October 13-15 at Moscone West in San Francisco.

TechCrunch is promoting a Disrupt 2026 session featuring Cerebras Systems CEO and co-founder Andrew Feldman on whether AI can continue scaling. The article says Feldman will discuss rising demand for compute, energy, and infrastructure, and how Cerebras is pursuing wafer-scale hardware as an alternative to conventional chip architectures. It also highlights Cerebras’ recent expansion, including its IPO, an OpenAI deployment agreement, the CS-4 launch, and plans for more data center and manufacturing capacity. The piece frames the session as relevant to founders, investors, and technology leaders trying to understand the physical constraints behind advanced AI systems.

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