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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.
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Tech Moves: AI researcher Yejin Choi leaves Univ. of Washington and Allen Institute for AI
Yejin Choi was named a 2022 MacArthur Fellow and one of Time's Most Influential People in AI for her work in natural language processing.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Seattle startup studio Pioneer Square Labs recruits tech experts for new advisory board
Pioneer Square Labs is tapping some of Seattle’s leading technology researchers and innovators with the creation of a new advisory board to help support the early stage companies in its startup studio and venture fund portfolio.
‘AI House’ in downtown Seattle will serve as a hub for AI startups and entrepreneurs
Plans are moving forward for a new hub in downtown Seattle focused on AI startups, with support from city and state leaders.
Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, Vinod Khosla sign ‘VCsforKamala’ pledge started by Seattle investor
A new initiative led by Seattle venture capitalist Leslie Feinzaig — aiming to garner support for presidential hopeful Kamala Harris — has attracted signatures from Mark Cuban, Reid Hoffman, Vinod Khosla, and more than 100 other venture capitalists.
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."
Part bike, part scooter, Lime will debut new ‘LimeGlider’ seated electric vehicle in Seattle
Lime is bringing another new micromobility device to Seattle, choosing the city as the location for the global debut of its new LimeGlider, a seated electric vehicle without pedals designed for easier cruising.
Samsung, Salesforce invest in $60M round for Seattle cybersecurity startup Protect AI
Seattle cybersecurity startup Protect AI is on a roll.
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.
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