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GeekWire
25 days
Report: LinkedIn makes job cuts to position for ‘future success’ amid record quarterly revenue
LinkedIn is cutting staff across marketing, product and engineering despite record revenue. The layoffs are the latest round of tech sector job losses. Read More
GeekWire
25 days
Anduril lands $5B as defense giant builds autonomous warship operation in Seattle
Anduril, which has established operations along the Lake Washington Ship Canal, said the financing will fuel aggressive investments in manufacturing capacity, R&D and infrastructure needed to produce advanced defense systems. Read More
GeekWire
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Amazon unifies Alexa+ and Rufus as AI rivals move into online shopping
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City Cast Seattle
25 days
Kenji López-Alt Talks Seattle Dining, Industry Scandals, and Girl Dinner
Today on the podcast, Jane is joined by author, chef, and Seattleite Kenji López-Alt. They talk about whether Seattle is a fine-dining town, recent scandals in the larger restaurant scene, what Kenji’s version of a “girl dinner" is, and lots more. Finally, Jane, producer Liam, and executive producer Ashley talk about the latest updates to the menu at Costco and its “calorie-heavy newcomer” dish of chicken strips. Learn more about the sponsors of this May 13th episode: Travel Dundee SIFF FRS Clipper Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.
GeekWire
26 days
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s stake in Helion Energy draws scrutiny in Musk trial and on Capitol Hill
Sam Altman faced pointed questions about his financial ties to the Everett, Wash., fusion startup during testimony in the Musk v. Altman trial, as Congress separately raised conflict-of-interest concerns. Read More
GeekWire
26 days
Big Tech’s new hiring hurdle: Why bringing international talent to Seattle is now more expensive
While the shift to a wage-weighted lottery offers a more predictable path for the industry's most expensive talent, the staggering new filing fees are forcing a rethink of how — and where — the next generation of tech founders and healthcare professionals are hired. Read More
GeekWire
26 days
AWS targets AI slop with new spec check in Kiro coding tool, amid scrutiny of agent reliability
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GeekWire
26 days
Students pitch startups in regional TiE Young Entrepreneurs finals, vying to three-peat in global contest
This year's Seattle-area cohort included students across 20 teams, pitching ventures in industries including artificial intelligence, children's nutrition, ocean plastic recycling, mental health and healthcare. Read More
GeekWire
26 days
Leading AI chatbots avoid harm but fall short in high-risk conversations, startup’s new benchmark finds
Seattle-based mpathic released mPACT, a clinician-led benchmark that evaluates how leading AI models handle conversations involving suicide risk, eating disorders, and misinformation. Read More
GeekWire
26 days
‘Strong, strong no’: New filing reveals who Microsoft favored — and opposed — for OpenAI’s board
Newly unredacted documents from the Musk v. Altman trial reveal the names Microsoft executives vetoed, endorsed, and suggested for OpenAI's board during the November 2023 crisis around Sam Altman's ouster as CEO. Read More
GeekWire
26 days
Amazon Now goes national, taking 30-minute delivery to dozens of cities across the country
Amazon is expanding its "Amazon Now" 30-minute delivery service from tests in Seattle and Philadelphia to dozens of U.S. cities, with plans to reach tens of millions of customers by year-end. GeekWire first uncovered the service through permit filings last November. Read More
City Cast Seattle
26 days
Seattle Children's Asking to End Medical Review Committee, the Campaign to Overturning Gay Marriage, and Free Downtown Shuttle Service
Today on the podcast, host Jane gets a first-hand account from contributor Hannah Krieg on this weekend’s Laurelhurst protest. While the protest was being planned, Seattle Children’s Hospital announced they’re asking the city for approval to remove the Medical Review Committee for helicopter landings. Jane dives into this change and then breaks down the latest challenge to the millionaires tax through a new ballot initiative. Plus, she explains the growing efforts to overturn same-sex marriage spearheaded by a Seattle woman. And finally, Jane, Hannah, and contributor Brett Hamil get into the good news for the week, including a sip and stroll around Pike Place, a free shuttle service connecting downtown and Seattle Center, and UW library workers narrowly avoiding a strike. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastSeattle on Instagram, or email us at [email protected]. You can also call or text us at 206-880-3931. For more Seattle news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, City Cast Seattle. Support City Cast Seattle by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm/seattle Looking to advertise on City Cast Seattle? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise.