# The Pulse #191: a new trend of CPU shortages

> Source: <https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/the-pulse-191-a-new-trend-of-cpu>
> Published: 2026-09-10 17:13:44+00:00

*The Pulse is a series covering events, insights, and trends within Big Tech and startups.*

Today, we cover:

1. **New trend of CPU shortages:** after a GPU shortage and memory shortage driven by AI companies, we’re now experienceding a CPU shortage, thanks to AI agents using a lot more CPU with tool usage. If you will need more compute in the future: secure it now…