Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of March 12, 2023.
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Seattle leaders make plea for workers to return downtown and help address ‘remote work affliction’
More than 1,200 business and civic leaders gathered Tuesday afternoon for the Downtown Seattle Association’s annual “State of Downtown” event. The bright sunny skies and spring-like weather that greeted attendees as they entered the sparkling brand new Seattle Convention Center seemed to highlight the DSA’s upbeat theme of the day: “Optimism & Opportunity.” But there was a more direct call to action that emerged during the 4-hour event: What’s it going to take to get office workers back downtown? … Read More
Meta laying off 10,000 more workers, four months after Facebook parent cut 11,000
Meta announced another round of significant layoffs on Tuesday, as the parent company of Facebook and Instagram said it would cut about 10,000 jobs. … Read More
Commentary: OpenAI’s GPT-4 has some limitations that are fixable — and some that are not
Editor’s note: Four months after the release of its ChatGPT chatbot, OpenAI unveiled its latest artificial intelligence technology, GPT-4, on Tuesday. … Read More
How SVB’s collapse could impact housing markets, according to a Zillow economist
Silicon Valley Bank’s swift downward spiral could ease mortgage rates and push property prices downward in tech-heavy metros including San Francisco and Seattle. … Read More
As tech companies bring workers back to downtown Seattle, Zillow holds firm on ‘Cloud HQ’
Amazon, Starbucks and other large companies are mandating that workers return to the office with the hope that in-person interactions spur more creativity, productivity and profits. But one Seattle tech CEO is not buying that argument. … Read More
How Pfizer’s $43 billion acquisition of Seagen could impact the biotech industry in Seattle
Biopharma acquisitions often come with layoffs and lab shutdowns as smaller companies get absorbed. … Read More
Pfizer will acquire Seattle-area biotech giant Seagen for $43 billion
Pfizer is buying Seattle-area biotech giant Seagen in a massive $43 billion deal announced Monday. … Read More
Meet the Seattle Orcas: New pro cricket team is backed by Microsoft CEO and other tech leaders
Make room, Seahawks, Mariners, Sounders, Storm and others. … Read More
T-Mobile to acquire Mint Mobile for $1.35B and tap into owner Ryan Reynolds’ marketing skills
Bellevue, Wash.-based wireless carrier T-Mobile announced Wednesday that it is acquiring Ka’ena Corp., owner of the brands Mint Mobile and Ultra Mobile, in a deal worth up to $1.35 billion. … Read More
SVB Seattle leader asks customers to return: ‘No safer institution to hold deposits’
Silicon Valley Bank wants you back. The 40-year-old institution now supported by the U.S. … Read More
