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- Amperity hit with layoffs as AI changes the shape of the customer data startup and how it operatesSeattle-based customer data startup Amperity conducted layoffs as it shifts towards greater use of artificial intelligence, with the company not specifying the number of jobs cut but maintaining over 200 employees globally.
- Short-form science: University of Washington researchers launch PaperTok to combat AI slopUniversity of Washington researchers launched PaperTok, a free AI tool that converts scientific papers into short, accessible videos with human oversight to improve science communication and combat misinformation.
- Filing: Sony cuts 292 jobs at Bungie in Bellevue following end of ‘Destiny 2’ developmentBungie laid off a significant number of employees after ending development on Destiny 2, marking the third round of layoffs since Sony acquired the studio in 2022.
- GeekWire 200 update: New unicorns and a hardware surge remake our list of top Pacific NW startupsThe GeekWire 200 highlights rising tech startups in the Pacific Northwest, including space-based data centers, fusion energy, and robotics, with Starcloud and Helion leading the list.
- Amazon and Microsoft join new nonprofit’s push to help American workers navigate the AI economyAmazon and Microsoft are part of a new nonprofit initiative, RAISE US, aimed at helping American workers adapt to the AI economy through retraining and partnerships.
- Seahawks partner with Accenture to revamp team’s tech capabilities and boost fan engagementThe Seattle Seahawks have partnered with Accenture to enhance their technology infrastructure and fan engagement, including a Super Bowl trophy tour in international markets.
- ‘Magic: The Gathering – Arena’ development team announces it’s successfully unionizedThe 'Magic: The Gathering – Arena' development team has unionized after successfully filing with the US National Labor Relations Board, seeking improved working conditions and protections.
- Glenn Kelman’s next gig: Former Redfin CEO joins venture firm Greylock as executive in residenceFormer Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman has joined venture firm Greylock as an executive in residence, following his departure from Redfin after its acquisition by Rocket Companies.
- Transcript: Here’s what Bill Gates told lawmakers in his recent Epstein testimonyBill Gates testified before the U.S. House Oversight Committee about his meetings with Jeffrey Epstein, calling them a mistake and denying any knowledge of Epstein's crimes.
- Syndio bets on agentic AI with first acquisition in Seattle pay equity startup’s historySyndio, a Seattle-based pay equity startup, acquired agentic AI company Embrace.ai, integrating its team and technology to enhance its AI-driven compensation platform.
- General Fusion announces first steps to deploying its clean energy in Italy as tech uncertainty remainsGeneral Fusion announces partnership with Renexia for Italian fusion deployment and reports temperature milestone for Lawson Machine 26, aiming for 2035 commercialization amid ongoing technical challenges.
- ‘Digit’ maker Agility Robotics to go public in $2.5B deal — here’s what the filings say about its financesAgility Robotics, maker of the humanoid robot Digit, is set to go public via a $2.5 billion merger with a SPAC, securing $620 million in funding despite remaining unprofitable.
- Microsoft says its data centers use 90% less water than its earliest facilities as public concern growsMicrosoft reported a 90% reduction in data center water use over two decades, achieving its 2030 water positive goal while addressing public concerns about water consumption.
- Moment of ‘Zen’: Another billionaire’s superyacht turns heads in SeattleA $200 million superyacht named Zen arrived in Seattle's Ballard Locks, drawing attention as it navigated the waterway with the help of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers workers.
- Seattle-area young entrepreneurs capture third-straight win in global TiE startup pitch contestSeattle-area young entrepreneurs secured third-straight victory at global TiE startup pitch contest with AI and sustainability-focused startups