Artificial Intelligence – Page 4 of 29

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

Nov 13, 2025, 5:00 AM

Allen Institute taps AWS, Google to spur ‘aha moments’ in neuroscience with new brain research platform

Seattle’s Allen Institute has released the Brain Knowledge Platform, a research aid described as the most comprehensive AI tool available for neuroscience. Read More

Nov 13, 2025, 5:00 AM

Redfin partners with Sierra on new AI-powered conversational search for homebuyers

The real estate brokerage site Redfin released a conversational chatbot for home buyers, fueling more engagement and tour requests. Read More

Nov 12, 2025, 10:51 AM

What is an AI ‘superfactory’? Microsoft unveils new approach to building and linking data centers

Microsoft unveiled its first AI “superfactory,” linking data centers in Wisconsin and Atlanta through a high-speed fiber network. It will use hundreds of thousands of Nvidia GPUs to train and run advanced AI models for key Microsoft partners such as OpenAI, and for Microsoft’s own internal models. Read More

Nov 12, 2025, 10:00 AM

Disrupting focus groups: Seattle AI startup BluePill raises $6M to help brands simulate consumer behavior

Founded earlier this year, BluePill helps marketers test ideas, products, and ads in minutes using artificial intelligence instead of traditional focus groups. Read More

Nov 12, 2025, 6:00 AM

Seattle entrepreneur Stefan Kalb launches Super Labs to help mid-market businesses tap into AI

Kalb said the idea for Super Labs emerged after he kept getting calls from people who run “non-tech businesses” and wanted to figure out how to implement AI. Read More

Nov 11, 2025, 1:16 PM

Why the prime minister of this European nation sees Amazon as a partner, not a problem

Luxembourg Prime Minister Luc Frieden visited Seattle this week, offering a glimpse into how his country — Amazon’s European headquarters — manages its relationship with the tech giant. In an interview with GeekWire, he called Amazon “a strategic partner,” reflecting a markedly different approach than Seattle’s own. Read More

Nov 6, 2025, 10:44 AM

Microsoft forms Superintelligence team to pursue ‘humanist’ AI under Mustafa Suleyman

Microsoft has formed a new Superintelligence team, led by Mustafa Suleyman, to pursue what it calls “humanist superintelligence” — advanced AI that remains under human control. The effort reflects Microsoft’s bid to shape the next era of AI while emphasizing safety and restraint. Read More

Nov 6, 2025, 4:00 AM

Seattle startup Accipiter Bio emerges with $12.7M and big pharma deals for AI-designed proteins

A Seattle biotech startup born from a Nobel laureate’s lab has landed $12.7 million and partnerships with pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and Kite Pharma by using AI to design proteins that mount a multi-pronged attack on diseases. Read More

Nov 5, 2025, 8:00 AM

Nobel winner’s lab notches another breakthrough: AI-designed antibodies that hit their targets

Researchers from Nobel Laureate David Baker’s lab at the University of Washington have successfully used AI to design antibodies from scratch. Read More

Nov 5, 2025, 7:30 AM

Layoffs at Microsoft and Amazon spark ethical questions about their impact on Seattle amid AI frenzy

Editor’s note: This column was written by Robert Trumbull, a Seattle-based author who writes about the ethics of tech. It’s… Read More

Nov 4, 2025, 8:23 AM

She left tech to open a romance bookstore, and AI is helping the small business blossom

While Marissa Coughlin has no interest in seeing AI used to write the books or illustrate the covers that line her shelves, she’s a big believer in how the technology can help the back end of the business. Read More

Nov 4, 2025, 6:35 AM

Ai2 loosens Big Tech’s grip on Earth insights with open-source AI models for climate and conservation

The Allen Institute for AI unveiled OlmoEarth, an open platform that uses artificial intelligence to track changes to the planet in near real time — from mapping mangroves and monitoring deforestation to improving wildfire prediction and prevention. Read More

Nov 3, 2025, 12:52 PM

Seattle hiring AI officer to guide how the tech can improve city processes, partnerships and more

The new job is in line with the city’s recent release of an AI plan, which provides guidelines for Seattle’s use of artificial intelligence and its support of the AI tech sector as an economic driver. Read More

Nov 3, 2025, 7:47 AM

OpenAI’s $38B cloud deal with Amazon takes ChatGPT maker further beyond Microsoft

In a major expansion of its cloud partnerships, OpenAI signed a $38 billion deal with Amazon Web Services to train and run future AI models, reflecting both the scale of the AI boom and the increasingly complex ties among the industry’s biggest players. Read More

Nov 3, 2025, 6:00 AM

Seattle tech vet Nikesh Parekh unveils Provn to disrupt how companies recruit AI talent

The new Seattle startup wants companies to scrap the traditional resume and replace it with portfolios of real work and challenge-based assessments. Read More