Microsoft design exec uses AI to illustrate son’s new book  

The debate over using AI to produce art for comics was the focus of a panel discussion in Seattle that included publishers, illustrators, and writers. “AI is not going to go away,” said Fabrice Sapolsky, CEO of indie publisher Fair Square Comics. “We have to get used to it. Now, how do we tame it?” Read more. 

Startup raises $2.4 million for data-processing satellites: Bellevue, Wash.-based Lumen Orbit plans a constellation of orbital data centers for processing information in space before it’s downlinked to customers on Earth. Read more.

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• Amazon has a new deal with the National Women’s Soccer League that makes the company an “exclusive retail partner” where fans can buy licensed merchandise, some made by Amazon’s print-on-demand service. (Sportico)

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• A new report co-written by a UW professor examines the essential ingredients of a successful startup accelerator. (Harvard Business Review)

• Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez rubbed shoulders with the Kardashians and other celebs at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party. (People)