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Dec 30, 2025, 7:16 AM

Ex-Amazon AI engineer bets six figures of his own money to disrupt drug discovery

Seattle biotech startup Rhizome Research has emerged from stealth with technology for creating small-molecule drug candidates. Read More

Dec 26, 2025, 8:47 AM

Microsoft CTO to AI startups: Stop waiting for better models and ‘do the damned experiments’

Kevin Scott says today’s AI tools are already powerful enough to most startup surprise founders. But extracting their value requires unglamorous product work, real customer feedback, and a willingness to experiment. Read More

Dec 20, 2025, 8:00 AM

A reality check on AI engineering: Lessons from the trenches of an early stage startup

AI isn’t replacing engineers. It’s replacing slow feedback loops, tedious work, and barriers to execution. Read More

Dec 18, 2025, 3:00 PM

‘Scientist-as-a-Service’: Seattle startup Pauling.AI aims to shrink drug discovery timelines by months

The company’s technology can complete tasks in a matter of weeks that previously required three to six months, said founder and CEO Javier Tordable. Read More

Dec 17, 2025, 9:29 AM

Amazon AI chief Rohit Prasad leaving; Infrastructure exec Peter DeSantis to lead unified AI group

Amazon AI chief Rohit Prasad is leaving at year’s end, according to a memo from Amazon CEO Andy Jassy. Peter DeSantis, a 27-year veteran who has led AWS infrastructure, will oversee a new organization combining AI, silicon, and quantum computing. Read More

Dec 16, 2025, 8:17 AM

Allen Institute for AI rivals Google, Meta and OpenAI with open-source AI vision model

Ai2 unveiled Molmo 2, a new open-source AI model that can analyze video with precision — tracking objects, counting events, and pinpointing exactly where and when things happen in a clip. The advanced vision system offers an open alternative to closed video models from Google, OpenAI, and others. Read More

Dec 10, 2025, 8:47 AM

Microsoft says its Copilot AI tool is a ‘vital companion’ in new analysis of 37.5M conversations

Microsoft has released one of its most detailed looks yet at how people use Copilot — and the results suggest the AI assistant takes on different roles depending on time of day and the device being used. Read More

Dec 10, 2025, 5:00 AM

Engineering leader survey: AI isn’t leading to massive job cuts — but it’s siphoning off weak performers

Karat’s new “AI Workforce Transformation” report coincides with the release of Karat NextGen, an AI-enabled talent evaluation solution designed to identify software engineers who will excel in an era of increased human and AI collaboration. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 8:00 AM

Microsoft, Providence and UW create AI that unlocks tumor insights at a scale previously out of reach

Tech and cancer researchers are publicly releasing an AI tool that can perform sophisticated tumor analysis in a fraction of the time and cost of existing methods. Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 8:00 AM

Seattle startup Casera emerges from PSL to help hospital managers clear bottlenecks with help from AI

Casera, a new healthcare technology startup in Seattle, is spinning out of Pioneer Square Labs with a unique approach to… Read More

Dec 9, 2025, 7:50 AM

‘We are all kids in the age of AI’: Trevor Noah teaches 5th graders — and learns a few things himself

Trevor Noah joined a 5th grade computer science class in Bellevue for Code.org’s Hour of AI, a Microsoft-supported initiative, learning alongside students and sharing why he believes kids have an edge over adults in the age of AI. Read More

Dec 8, 2025, 7:30 AM

Longtime legal leader Pallavi Wahi on leading Arnold & Porter’s new office and navigating the AI moment

Wahi recently joined Arnold & Porter to launch its Seattle office and lead strategic growth on the West Coast, following a long tenure at K&L Gates, where she was a managing partner. Read More

Dec 7, 2025, 9:50 AM

30 years after Microsoft went ‘all-in’ on the internet, the tech giant’s AI strategy echoes the past

Thirty years after Bill Gates declared Microsoft was going “all-in” on the internet, echoes of that moment are resurfacing in the company’s sweeping AI push. The parallels — and the differences — reveal how Microsoft is navigating another era-defining shift. Read More

Dec 4, 2025, 4:04 PM

Viral rant on why ‘everyone in Seattle hates AI’ strikes a nerve, sparks debate over city’s tech vibe

Does everyone in Seattle hate AI? That’s one of the surprising topics to arise this week in response to a spicy blog post penned by a former Microsoft engineer. Read More

Dec 4, 2025, 9:00 AM

Otto, led by former Expedia exec, rolls out AI agent for business travelers that mimics an executive assistant

Otto was founded by longtime travel industry veterans and is built to learn and understand an individual’s travel habits — airline and hotel preferences, seat choices, loyalty programs, and more. Read More

Dec 2, 2025, 8:02 AM

Amazon unveils ‘frontier agents,’ new chips and private ‘AI factories’ in AWS re:Invent rollout

LAS VEGAS — Amazon is pitching a future where AI works while humans sleep, announcing a collection of what it calls “frontier agents” capable of handling complex, multi-day projects without needing a human to be constantly involved. Read More

Dec 1, 2025, 8:33 AM

AWS re:Invent preview: What’s at stake for Amazon at its big cloud confab this year

Amazon faces a critical test at AWS re:Invent this week: showing that its heavy AI investments can pay off as Microsoft and Google gain ground in the cloud. Read More

Nov 26, 2025, 9:13 AM

‘No chatbot energy here’: Armoire weaves AI into its clothing rental service after a decade of pivots

In Armoire’s first big AI splash, the company recently launched a virtual stylist to support customers in their search for the perfect tops, pants, jackets and dresses. Read More

Nov 25, 2025, 7:30 AM

‘Product won’t win. Distribution will.’ Tips for startup founders raising cash right now

If you’re building an early-stage startup and trying to raise venture capital dollars to fuel your big ideas — focus… Read More

Nov 25, 2025, 5:00 AM

‘Me, Myself and AI’ host Sam Ransbotham on finding the real value in AI — even when it’s wrong

What’s the real value in AI tools — and what separates those who use them well from those who don’t? Sam Ransbotham, host of MIT Sloan Management Review’s “Me, Myself and AI” podcast, joins Todd Bishop for a two-part collaboration between the shows. Read More

Nov 21, 2025, 1:11 PM

AI bargaining bill returns as Washington lawmakers weigh new rules for public employers

This story first appeared in the Washington State Standard. Washington state lawmakers next year are set to again discuss whether… Read More

Nov 20, 2025, 7:15 AM

Ai2 releases Olmo 3 open models, rivaling Meta, DeepSeek and others on performance and efficiency

The Allen Institute for AI (Ai2) unveiled Olmo 3, a new generation of open language models that it says outperforms rivals while using far less computing and offering more transparency. Read More

Nov 20, 2025, 6:54 AM

As Trump targets state AI laws, a new Seattle startup sees opportunity

Reports emerged Wednesday that the White House is preparing an executive order directing federal agencies to challenge or block state-level… Read More

Nov 19, 2025, 8:43 AM

Seattle startup Desk raises cash to automate real estate contract work with ‘better-than-human’ AI

AI won’t replace real estate agents completely. But it will accelerate how they do their work. That’s part of the… Read More

Nov 19, 2025, 7:42 AM

Icertis acquires legal tech startup Dioptra to boost contract automation tools

Five employees, including Dioptra’s founders, will join Icertis’ product and engineering organization. Read More

Nov 19, 2025, 5:00 AM

Read AI steps into the real world with new system for capturing everyday work chatter

Read AI is expanding beyond virtual meetings with a new system called Operator, letting users capture and analyze in-person conversations and spontaneous workplace interactions through its desktop and mobile apps. Read More

Nov 18, 2025, 9:00 AM

University of Washington lands $10M from billionaire Charles Simonyi to tackle AI in the classroom

The University of Washington received $10 million from billionaires Charles and Lisa Simonyi to launch an initiative supporting responsible AI in the classroom. Read More

Nov 18, 2025, 7:48 AM

Microsoft to invest $5B in Anthropic, as Claude maker commits $30B to Azure in new Nvidia alliance

The frenzy of AI deals and cloud partnerships reached another zenith Tuesday morning as Microsoft, Nvidia, and Anthropic announced a surprise alliance that includes a $5 billion investment by Microsoft in Anthropic — which, in turn, committed to spend at least $30 billion on Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform. Read More

Nov 17, 2025, 8:57 AM

Amazon’s surprise indie hit: Kiro launches broadly in bid to reshape AI-powered software development

Amazon’s Kiro development tool is launching broadly with new features and a unique branding strategy, as the company pushes deeper into the booming market for AI-assisted software development. Read More

Nov 17, 2025, 6:59 AM

Jeff Bezos takes co-CEO role at secretive AI startup Project Prometheus

The move represents Bezos’ return to an operational executive role for the first time since stepping down as CEO of Amazon in 2021. Read More