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Seattle Medium
25 days
They’re Testing Democracy’s Collapse In Louisiana First
Louisiana is confronting significant challenges to its democratic systems, including the Supreme Court's decision to dismantle a major Black voting district and legislative efforts targeting elected officials. However, residents are actively resisting these erosions of power, demonstrating a commitment to civic engagement through anticipated record voter turnout in upcoming elections.
Seattle Medium
25 days
Never Too Late To Celebrate Mothers
Dr. E. Faye Williams, President of The Dick Gregory Society, recently underscored the profound resilience and dedication exemplified by her mother, advocating for consistent appreciation of maternal figures. Williams also called for proactive community engagement in safeguarding voting rights, highlighting the efforts of prominent Black women leaders, including Jotaka Eaddy, Donna Brazile, and Stacey Abrams, in addressing challenges such as the 'Louisiana v. Callais' case.
GeekWire
25 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
25 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
Capitol Hill Seattle
26 days
Health department crackdown on un-permitted food and drink hits 15th Ave E Afghan pop-up Bolani Place
It’s a bummer on 15th Ave E where the health department has closed down a popular young food and drink pop-up after only a few weeks of operation. Public Health ordered the closure of Bolani Place operating inside the LoveCityLove … Continue reading →
GeekWire
26 days
Microsoft exec Shawn Bice returns to AWS to lead reliability push for AI agents
Shawn Bice, who left AWS for Microsoft's security organization in 2022, is returning to Amazon as VP of AI Services to lead the Automated Reasoning Group under Swami Sivasubramanian's Agentic AI organization. Read More
GeekWire
26 days
Musk v. Altman: Satya Nadella was worried about Microsoft being ‘the next IBM’ in OpenAI deal
Satya Nadella testified for roughly two and a half hours in the Musk v. Altman trial in Oakland, revealing internal emails in which he worried about Microsoft's dependence on OpenAI, and new details about his input regarding OpenAI's board after the Altman firing. Read More
GeekWire
26 days
Starbucks to cut 61 tech jobs at Seattle HQ in department reorganization
Starbucks is cutting 61 technology jobs at its Seattle headquarters, according to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) filing… Read More
Capitol Hill Seattle
26 days
As Seattle development slowdown continues, a new mixed-use apartment building is ready to open on Capitol Hill
One of the few new mixed-use apartment buildings to rise on Capitol Hill during the ongoing development slowdown is ready to welcome its first residents. The seven-story Tanager Apartments now rises above the cluster of music clubs and bars it … Continue reading →
Capitol Hill Seattle
26 days
SPD reports busy weekend for Capitol Hill nightlife patrol including five arrests in one hour on E Pike
It was a busy weekend for East Precinct officers on patrol amid Pike/Pine nightlife crowds including the Seattle Police Department reporting a flurry of five arrests on one block within an hour on a block of E Pike. According to … Continue reading →
GeekWire
26 days
UW DubHacks Next startup incubator produces 20 new student ventures in latest batch
University of Washington students pitched 20 startups at Demo Day for DubHacks Next, a 16-week incubator that has produced 68 startups since 2022. Projects range from a manufacturing design automation tool already live in three plants to an AI audio plugin builder and a web accessibility suite. Read More