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Microsoft will give employees a special one-time cash award on top of annual bonuses
Microsoft will provide employees with a special one-time cash award amounting to an additional 10% to 25% on top of annual bonuses.
DoorDash adding more delivery fees ‘to remain operationally sustainable’ in Seattle
DoorDash said it will add new delivery fees for orders in Seattle, blaming “inaction” from the City Council related to a minimum wage law for drivers implemented in January.
Former Techstars Seattle leader, Ridwell co-founder raise $4M for stealthy new AI startup
A secretive new AI startup out of Seattle led by technology industry veterans raised $4 million to help companies manage adherence to their brand guidelines.
Amazon Web Services AI leader on the future of large language models and autonomous agents
Swami Sivasubramanian, Amazon Web Services VP of AI and data, spoke at a Seattle Tech Week event Monday hosted by Madrona at Amazon.
Elon Musk’s claims about brain implants for artificial vision get a reality check
Researchers say their simulations don't support Elon Musk's claim that brain implants could produce "better than normal vision."
Microsoft’s earnings report will offer a new gauge for AI demand and cloud investments
Microsoft's earnings report Tuesday afternoon, July 30, will cover the three months ended June 30, 2024, its Q4-FY24.
Steve Ballmer launches ‘Just the Facts’ video series to better inform American voters on key issues
Ahead of the 2024 election, USAFacts founder and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is launching a new video series called “Just the Facts,” aimed at explaining to Americans the government data related to a variety of topics, including the economy, immigration, healthcare, and more.
Microsoft capital spending soars to $19B, betting big on AI, as Azure growth underwhelms Wall Street
Microsoft reported $19 billion in quarterly capital expenditures, racing to expand and update its data center infrastructure to keep up with demand for AI.
Boeing chooses its next CEO — and he will reportedly be based back in Seattle
Opening up a new chapter in its century-long history, Boeing says its next CEO and president will be longtime aerospace exec Kelly Ortberg.
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