Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff explains the API for the new user interface for AI agents.People who use AI as a pure answer machine lose cognitive abilities the fastest, according to the study.Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and HoustonThe RAM shortage could last years The AI news for April 19th, 2026

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Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff explains the API for the new user interface for AI agents.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/salesforce-ceo-marc-benioff-erklaert-die-api-zur-neuen-benutzeroberflaeche-fuer-ki-agenten/
Why did we choose this article?
Salesforce is turning its API into an interface (Headless 360), letting companies deploy AI agents that replace parts of the browser-based workflow — a concrete change to how employees and customers will interact with business apps and automation.

People who use AI as a pure answer machine lose cognitive abilities the fastest, according to the study.
Source: https://the-decoder.de/wer-ki-als-reine-antwortmaschine-nutzt-verliert-laut-studie-am-schnellsten-kognitive-faehigkeiten/
Why did we choose this article?
A new study finds just 10–15 minutes of using AI as a pure answer machine reduces problem-solving and persistence afterward — a practical warning that how people use AI can erode skills and affect work quality.

Tesla brings its robotaxi service to Dallas and Houston
Source: https://techcrunch.com/2026/04/18/tesla-brings-its-robotaxi-service-to-dallas-and-houston/
Why did we choose this article?
Tesla has launched driverless robotaxis in Dallas and Houston, meaning residents may soon be able to hail rides without drivers or in-car monitors — a direct change to local transport options, safety debates, and regulatory oversight.

The RAM shortage could last years
Source: https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/914672/the-ram-shortage-could-last-years
Why did we choose this article?
DRAM supply may fall far short of demand for years, which can raise prices and limit availability of PCs, phones and servers — affecting buying decisions, upgrade timing, and costs for businesses and cloud services.

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