AI and coding: How tech companies are using generative AI for programming

More on AI and coding: Seattle startup Statsig helps companies test AI model costs, latency, and other performance metrics. We caught up with CEO and founder Vijaye Raji, a former Facebook executive and Microsoft principal engineer, to learn about the company’s progress. 

Bill Gates will reportedly meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of the Gates Foundation co-chair’s trip to China. Read more.

Tech Moves: New execs hired at a variety of Seattle startups; board member shuffle at Adaptive Biotechnologies and Porch; and more personnel changes.

Seattle startup Worknet, which just announced $5 million in funding, wants to help companies shift communications with customers and partners from email to messaging platforms like Slack and Microsoft Teams. Read more. 

Seattle is seeking an artist to create design elements for electric vehicle charging stations and parking lots being installed across the city. The winning contract pays $15,000. Read more. 

Hot links:

• Hiring tips for startup founders: Madrona Venture Group’s Audra Aulabaugh writes about the idea of “opportunistic hiring” as a recruitment strategy. (LinkedIn)

• Amazon’s new Fire Max 11 tablet isn’t recommended for getting work done, according to one review. (The Verge)

• Xbox chief Phil Spencer on AI in gaming and the future of “living games.” (Polygon)