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Zillow is no stranger to AI. It debuted the “Zestimate” 17 years ago, using machine learning to estimate the value of homes. But with the rush of new generative AI technologies, the online real estate giant sees plenty of opportunity to boost its business. We met with longtime Zillow CTO David Beitel (above) at the company’s HQ in Seattle to learn more. Read the story

Speaking of generative AI: Wizards of the Coast this weekend said it would change its guidelines after fans spotted telltale signs of AI art in an upcoming sourcebook for “Dungeons & Dragons.”

  • "We are revising our process and updating our artist guidelines to make clear that artists must refrain from using AI art generation as part of their art creation process for developing D&D art,” Wizards said in a statement.
  • It’s the latest example of the blurred lines between art and artificial intelligence. Generative AI tools are sparking all kinds of questions about creativity and originality, as well as ethical and legal concerns.

The Allen Institute for AI recently launched a new licensing initiative designed to help reduce risks and promote transparency in the field of artificial intelligence. Read more

There’s a growing demand for a bigger class of small satellites. A new spacecraft platform from Seattle-area company LeoStella aims to meet that need. Read more

The Seattle Mariners are hot, so take advantage and join us for the GeekWire Rooftop BBQ + Mariners Day on Wednesday. We promise great brews, views, food and conversation with M’s owner John Stanton before the game. Get tickets here.

Hot links:

  • Microsoft is bringing its AI-powered Bing to third-party browsers on web and mobile, expanding beyond the company’s own Edge browser. (Bing blog)

  • Cities with diverse downtowns — meaning a mix of office space, attractions, housing and more — are bouncing back faster from the pandemic according to a measure of foot traffic based on mobile phone activity. Seattle is still near the bottom in a downtown recovery ranking. (Axios)

  • Andy Jassy is ready for some football, as the Amazon CEO gathered with Al Michaels and the rest of the “Thursday Night Football” crew to get ready for another season on Prime. (Twitter)

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