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Google’s exit from big Seattle-area project shows fleeting relationship between tech and communities

In the suburban community of Kirkland, Wash., where Google established its original beachhead in the Seattle area, the tech giant had big plans to expand even further.

Proposed wealth tax in Washington state is another attempt at tax code reform

Democrats in the Washington state legislature are trying again to make the state’s wealthiest residents pay up with a bill that would tax wealth surpassing $250 million.

Microsoft continues with previously announced layoffs, as Seattle-area total nears 1,500 people

Microsoft notified another round of workers this week that they’re losing their jobs as part of the 10,000 layoffs announced by the company on Jan.

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Arguing with AI: My first dispute with Microsoft’s brilliant and boneheaded Bing search engine

For the past couple days, I’ve been trying out Microsoft’s new AI-powered Bing search engine, a chatbot that uses an advanced version of ChatGPT maker OpenAI’s large language model to deliver search results in the form of conversations.

‘Amazon Market’ filing in Seattle hints at new store format, as tech giant revamps retail strategy

A new filing for a long-shuttered former New Seasons grocery store in Seattle names “Amazon Market” as the financially responsible party for the project, offering a potential insight into the tech giant’s retail strategy.

Microsoft reveals new search engine and browser with AI ‘copilot,’ escalating battle with Google

REDMOND, Wash. — Microsoft unveiled new versions of its Bing search engine and Edge web browser that take advantage of next-generation OpenAI artificial intelligence models in a move that promises to increase competition with longtime rival Google.

Super Bowl ad roundup: Travolta sings T-Mobile’s praises; Google’s fix is in; and more tech spots

In between the beer, Doritos, mayonnaise, Pepsi, Pringles and more beer, make sure to leave some room for the tech.

Tech Moves: AWS product head joins Faculty; Bezos Earth Fund hires BlackRock leader; and more

— Jacob Sullivan is now chief product officer at Faculty, a London-based company that builds artificial intelligence systems.

Google teases ChatGPT rival and AI search tools, one day before previously secret Microsoft event

Artificial intelligence and internet search just got a lot more competitive.

‘Baby bond’ legislation aims to address wealth gaps in Washington state

People born into low-income families in Washington state will get a financial boost at the outset of their lives with so-called “baby bonds” if lawmakers pass legislation to establish the Washington Future Fund.

Seagen vets land $4.4M for Univ. of Washington spinout using fresh approach for cancer vaccines

A biotech startup spun out of the University of Washington and led by veterans of Seattle-area biotech giant Seagen has raised $4.4 million, part of an ongoing seed round.

As tech is rocked by layoffs, climate jobs and tools for landing them are on the rise

There has never been a better time to get a job in climate tech.

Tech Moves: Eliem CEO out amid layoffs; Rokt taps Amazon vet to lead new Seattle office; and more

— Bob Azelby is leaving his position as president and CEO of Elieum Therapeutics and stepping down from its board.

GeekWire 200 update: Here’s who is moving up our list of top PNW startups

Several new companies joined the GeekWire 200 while a handful “graduated” in the latest update to our index that ranks the Pacific Northwest’s top privately-held startups.

OceanGate provides a guided video tour of Titanic shipwreck — and gets set to return

The latest film about the Titanic doesn’t show Leonardo DiCaprio standing up on the bow’s railings — instead, a single slim filament of coral takes his place as the king of the world.

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