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Wizards of the Coast updating artist guidelines after AI art found in ‘Dungeons & Dragons’ book
Wizards of the Coast will update its artist guidelines to prohibit the use of illustrations that were made with generative AI tools, after fans spotted telltale signs of AI art in an upcoming sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons.
Zulily ditching Seattle HQ after layoffs and ownership change
Zulily’s headquarters building is going on the market in another change for the Seattle-based online retailer.
Former director of Seattle startup accused of embezzling $2M in company funds
U.S. law enforcement authorities last week arrested a former employee of a Seattle startup who allegedly funneled more than $2 million in company funds to his personal bank accounts.
Zillow and Redfin earnings reports reflect slumping real estate market
Redfin and Zillow Group‘s second-quarter earnings reports point to more pain in the real estate market as limited housing supply and climbing mortgage rates throttle transaction volume.
LeoStella super-sizes its platform for small satellites as it takes aim at new markets
LeoStella is unveiling its latest, greatest platform for small satellites, which should hit a sweet spot for future manufacturing contracts.
How Zillow Group is thinking about AI and the future of real estate
More and more companies are using AI and machine learning to boost their businesses.
Amazon will put on another Prime Day event in October
Amazon announced Tuesday that it will hold a “Prime Big Deal Days” sales event this fall.
Seattle approves first-of-its-kind law that protects app-based workers from deactivation
Seattle lawmakers passed legislation Tuesday that aims to provide more job security to app-based workers who deliver food, shop for groceries, or perform many other on-demand jobs.
Seattle startup Dropzone AI, which develops autonomous AI security agents, raises $3.5M
Dropzone AI announced a $3.5 million seed round led by Decibel Partners, with participation from Pioneer Square Ventures Fund.
Plans for launch of prototype satellites for Amazon’s Project Kuiper revised … again
Amazon's plans to launch prototype satellites for its Project Kuiper broadband constellation have changed for the second time in a year.
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