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Microsoft unveils new autonomous AI agents in advance of competing Salesforce rollout

AI agents are reigniting the competition between Microsoft and Salesforce.

Seattle Public Schools sends ‘urgent’ message about grade-viewing app — here’s the backstory

GeekWire looked into the issue this morning and learned that the app was actually developed by a Seattle Public Schools alum.

Future of farming? Carbon Robotics raises $70M for AI robots that blast weeds with lasers

%%excerpt%% Seattle startup Carbon Robotics raised $70 million in the latest vote of confidence from investors in the company's agriculture technology platform that helps farmers eliminate weeds without the use of herbicides.

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Initiative to repeal Washington’s capital gains tax pits education funding against business concerns

Christine Enslein had a financially successful career at Microsoft — so much so that she has been paying Washington state’s capital gains tax since it came into effect in 2022.

Amazon shows seller ratings on product search results in new test

Amazon is testing a new feature on its e-commerce marketplace that spotlights seller ratings in product search results.

Inside Seattle’s new Sweetgreen restaurant, where a large robot helps the humans make your salad

A worker at the new Sweetgreen restaurant location in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood bangs out orders in no time and has portion consistency down to a science.

California governor visits Seattle for rally against ballot measure that aims to undo climate efforts

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee hosted California Gov.

Bill Gates reportedly gives $50M to support Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign

Bill Gates has reportedly donated $50 million to an organization supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ bid for president.

3D printing on the move: UW device can map a room and print custom items in desired space

Printing a new gadget or art piece from a tabletop 3D printer is all fine and good.

Podcast: Uber + Expedia? Ballmer on 60 Minutes; 1980s Silicon Valley revisited; What’s next for AI

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we imagine the possibility of Uber buying Expedia Group, based on a report by the Financial Times this week that the ride-hailing company has considered a bid for the online travel giant.

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