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GeekWire
25 days
Microsoft adds more former Ai2 researchers, bolstering its Superintelligence team
At least 10 former Allen Institute for AI staffers and researchers have joined Microsoft's Superintelligence team, including the core of the institute's OLMo open-source model effort. The departures come amid a shift in Ai2's funding toward applied uses of AI. Read More
Seattle Medium
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Justice Clarence Thomas Laments ‘Very Dicey’ Threats To Judiciary And Heightened Security For Supreme Court
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has voiced concerns regarding the heightened security protocols now necessary for members of the judiciary, noting that these measures have significantly restricted his engagement in public activities.
Seattle Medium
25 days
Without Childhood Photos, A Haitian American Artist Spends A Decade Imagining Her Family Archive
Artist Widline Cadet has established a multimedia archive, comprising photographs, videos, sound, and sculptures, to explore the diasporic experience and the elusiveness of memory, with her work currently showcased in the exhibition "Currents 40: Widline Cadet" at the Milwaukee Art Museum.
Seattle Medium
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Mental Health Issues Are Now the Top Cause of Maternal Deaths
Black women continue to experience significantly higher rates of pregnancy-related complications and mortality compared to white women, with mental health increasingly recognized as a critical contributor to this persistent public health crisis.
Seattle Medium
25 days
Hunger By Policy: SNAP Cuts Hit Hardest In Black America
The "One Big, Beautiful Bill Act," signed into law in 2025, has significantly reduced funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by $187 billion over the next decade. This legislative action has resulted in over 4 million individuals losing benefits, with Black Americans disproportionately affected by expanded work requirements, new purchasing restrictions, and the removal of benefits for legal immigrants.
Seattle Medium
25 days
Black Churches Transform Food Aid Into Food Justice
The Black Church Food Security Network is spearheading a movement to transition Black churches beyond traditional charity, focusing instead on food justice. This initiative directly confronts food deserts, chronic illness, and systemic racial inequities within America's food system by establishing community gardens, supporting Black farmers, and reframing food as a critical issue of justice, health, and self-determination.
GeekWire
25 days
Forget smart glasses: UW researchers put tiny cameras into earbuds for hands-free AI
Wireless earbuds seemingly sprang out of nowhere. Popularized by Apple’s AirPods, they were suddenly everywhere — on the subway, in… Read More
Seattle Medium
25 days
Why Druski’s ‘British Actor’ Video Hit A Nerve Online
Online comedian Druski's viral parody video has intensified a long-standing debate concerning the casting of Black British actors in iconic Black American roles. The satirical piece, which critiques the prevalence of British talent in narratives rooted in Black American history and culture, has garnered significant attention across social media platforms.
Seattle Medium
25 days
American Robber Barons Still Exist
President Trump has utilized "robber baron tactics" to maintain political power and control, as evidenced by his directive to Texas Governor Greg Abbott to redistrict the state, resulting in the creation of an additional five Republican-leaning congressional districts, a practice widely recognized as racial and political gerrymandering.
City Cast Seattle
25 days
The Hidden History of Seattle Superheroes, Primary Races To Watch, and the Nuances of Public Safety
Today on the podcast, Jane talks with political consultant Crystal Fincher and contributor Marcus Harrison Green about the most consequential races to watch for the August primaries, including challenges to powerful incumbents and the role of progressive messaging in local politics. Then Marcus shares what motivated him to write his latest piece about surveillance, fear, and public safety policy. And finally, filmmaker Bayan Joonam discusses his documentary about Seattle's real-life superhero Phoenix Jones and what the superhero community reveals about Seattle. Learn more about the sponsors of this 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
Are we on a Road to Nowhere? Seattle’s growth masks deeper anxieties about its future
For three decades, Seattle’s tech industry has been an extraordinary economic engine, transforming the region into a global center for cloud computing, e-commerce and artificial intelligence. But are cracks beginning to form in that foundation? Read More
GeekWire
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Can AI replicate an army of associates? These lawyers are betting their new firm on it
Talairis Law Group is built around the idea that AI can handle much of the work that associates at big law firms have traditionally done — and that startups shouldn't have to pay big law prices for it. Read More