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GeekWire Podcast: On this week’s episode we discuss takeaways from our return trip to Pittsburgh, including fundamental insights into the state of robots, automation and artificial intelligence. GeekWire co-founder John Cook also somehow managed to make enemies with yet another pro sports mascot. Listen and read more here.  

Amazon shutting down e-commerce startup Selz: The tech giant acquired the small company a year ago and said it has shifted plans to support Selz as a standalone service.

Mental health startup raises $10M: Seattle-based Heard helps mental health professionals manage bookkeeping, payroll and related services. Read more.

App designed to help elderly manage care: Redmond, Wash.-based Asha AI helps with tasks like managing medication, setting up appointments and connecting with caregivers. It was among startups presenting at a recent life science event.

Tech Moves: Remitly CFO is stepping down; OfferUp hires former Kellogg exec; and more personnel changes.

Amazon union leader brings fight to D.C.: Christian Smalls was wearing a jacket with “Eat the Rich” written on it as he testified before the Senate Budget Committee, and met with President Biden, about protecting workers’ right to organize. Read more.

Thanks for reading, and have a great weekend. — GeekWire managing editor Taylor Soper, taylor@geekwire.com, and GeekWire reporter Kurt Schlosser, kurt@geekwire.com.
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