Ex-Blue Origin engineer launches startup for outdoor enthusiasts

• Gearhouse is a social club and gear rental service for outdoor enthusiasts with a new gathering space and cafe in Seattle’s Capitol Hill.

• The aim is to connect members over shared interests, teach classes and lower the barrier to entry for pursuits such as mountain biking, paddle boarding, camping, backcountry skiing and more. Read the story. 

Amazon Alexa vs. ChatGPT? The comparison is fair to neither, says Rohit Prasad, the senior vice president in charge of Amazon’s Alexa business, during a wide-ranging conversation on the latest episode of the GeekWire Podcast. These are two products at different points in their respective timelines and evolutions, serving different purposes, and operating in different contexts, he said. Read more.

White House wants responsible AI development: A group of seven tech companies made a series of voluntary commitments with the White House to manage the risks posed by the burgeoning technology. Read more. 

New facility for Project Kuiper: Amazon is investing $120 million in a new satellite production facility in Florida, marking one more giant leap toward creating the company’s global broadband internet constellation. Read more.