Artificial Intelligence – Page 5 of 28

Oct 3, 2025, 11:30 AM

Out of Office: Luca Cazzanti’s AI and data skills are in play while coaching kids in the sport he loves

Out of Office is a new GeekWire series spotlighting the passions and hobbies that members of the Seattle-area tech community pursue outside… Read More

Oct 2, 2025, 8:48 AM

How to avoid getting squashed by OpenAI, and other startup insights from the company’s strategy chief

At the Madrona IA Summit in Seattle, OpenAI strategy chief Jason Kwon outlined how startups can avoid getting “Sherlocked” by the AI giant, while also offering insights on AGI, profitability, and the company’s new push into e-commerce. Read More

Oct 1, 2025, 9:09 AM

Phaidra raises $50M to help AI data centers ‘run smarter, not just harder’ by boosting energy efficiency

Phaidra, a Seattle startup using artificial intelligence to make data center operations more energy efficient, announced $50 million in new funding. Read More

Oct 1, 2025, 7:00 AM

Cancer AI Alliance says new tech platform will speed breakthroughs with novel privacy approach

A consortium of top U.S. cancer centers has developed an AI platform that trains models on clinical data from multiple institutions while protecting patient privacy, with the goal of cutting the timeline for new discoveries in cancer research from years to months. Read More

Sep 24, 2025, 9:14 AM

AI Toolbox: AI2 Incubator’s Yifan Zhang on her favorite tools to capture meetings, automate tasks

There are endless AI tools being released every week, but which ones are actually creating value and improving work? Our… Read More

Sep 19, 2025, 6:00 AM

The next chapter for AI in schools: Navigating a new era with caution and curiosity

As AI returns to the classroom for another school year, there are still more questions than answers. But some educators are discovering how AI can enhance, rather than replace, education and learning. Read More

Sep 17, 2025, 4:24 PM

Seattle’s new frontier: Biotech, AI and the race to revolutionize medicine

As new startups and initiatives continue to bolster its standing, Seattle is being called “the best place in the world to build an AI life sciences company.” Read More

Sep 17, 2025, 6:25 AM

Amazon unveils new agentic AI tools for sellers amid heightened scrutiny

Amazon rolled out new agentic AI tools to proactively help sellers manage inventory and create ads — even as surveys and regulators highlight strains in its lucrative marketplace. Read More

Sep 16, 2025, 4:30 PM

Ranking cities by AI startup funding: Bay Area dominates, Seattle is No. 4

As investors continue to pour money into AI startups in the U.S., Seattle ranks fourth in the nation in AI… Read More

Sep 16, 2025, 6:00 AM

Seattle startup Pulumi bets big on AI with Neo, an agent that automates cloud infrastructure tasks

Pulumi CEO Joe Duffy said he pulled a third of his 130-person workforce to build Neo, which he described as “an extension of your team,” capable of handling infrastructure provisioning, security, and compliance work that can traditionally take days or weeks. Read More

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Sep 12, 2025, 8:08 PM

How AI and other trends in technology are starting to supercharge the space industry

Artificial intelligence and other technological trends are smoothing the way for commercial space ventures ranging from startups to multibillion-dollar companies. Read More

Sep 12, 2025, 12:18 PM

Amazon suspends engineer who urged colleagues to oppose Israel contract, citing conduct policy

A Palestinian software engineer at Amazon says he was suspended this week after calling on colleagues to protest the company’s role in the “Project Nimbus” contract with Israel. Amazon cast the situation as a workplace conduct matter, not a political speech issue.
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Sep 9, 2025, 2:55 PM

Ex-Apple PhDs raise $10M, choose Seattle to build an AI foundation model that understands emotion

One of the more intriguing aspects of Nuance Labs is that the nascent startup with big dreams decided to build in Seattle. Read More

Sep 9, 2025, 11:21 AM

Ad-services startup Xnurta opens new headquarters space in downtown Bellevue

Xnurta, a Bellevue, Wash.-based startup that uses AI to help brands and agencies manage their advertising on Amazon and other… Read More

Sep 8, 2025, 10:43 AM

Microsoft cuts 42 more jobs in Redmond, continuing layoffs amid AI spending boom

The ongoing trickle of smaller layoffs marks a departure from the traditional corporate mantra of “cut once, cut deep.” Microsoft’s approach has naturally left some employees feeling nervous about whether their job will be next. Read More

Sep 8, 2025, 8:00 AM

Ex-Microsoft strategist running for Congress wants a ‘realistic’ approach to regulating and guiding AI policy

A former Microsoft AI strategist is running for Congress in Illinois, positioning himself as a much-needed technology expert for a… Read More

Sep 7, 2025, 8:30 AM

For Pete’s sake, what does AI think of the play that haunts Seattle Seahawks fans — run or pass?

There’s been a lot of chatter heading into the new NFL season about how artificial intelligence will be an innovative… Read More

Sep 6, 2025, 4:25 PM

Elon Musk’s xAI plans Seattle hub with engineering jobs paying up to $440k

The move by xAI is notable in part because of Musk’s complicated relationship with Microsoft. The company will join OpenAI and Anthropic among major Silicon Valley AI startups with Seattle-area outposts. Read More

Sep 5, 2025, 7:58 AM

Inside the minds of Seattle startup founders: Fundraising, hiring, and navigating their biggest challenges

Seattle startup founders are navigating a tricky mix of opportunity and challenges as they search for durable ways to scale.… Read More

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Sep 4, 2025, 11:00 AM

LIGO and Google create a new AI tool to supercharge the hunt for gravitational waves

The Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, or LIGO, has already won its researchers a Nobel Prize — and now artificial intelligence… Read More

Sep 4, 2025, 9:29 AM

Spencer Rascoff doesn’t see humans dating AI, but the tech is a key wingman on popular apps

Spencer Rascoff views AI as a suitable wingman when it comes to helping people find other people on dating apps.… Read More

Sep 4, 2025, 3:00 AM

ID verification startup Vouched raises $17M as it builds AI tools for ‘new future of identity’

Vouched, the Seattle startup that uses AI to help companies verify identity, raised $17 million in new funding. The Series… Read More

Sep 2, 2025, 1:13 PM

Amazon’s ‘Lens Live’ mobile shopping feature uses camera and AI to find real-time product matches

Amazon is adding enhanced camera-shopping capabilities to its app with the release of “Lens Live,” a new feature that builds… Read More

Aug 28, 2025, 9:35 AM

Time’s ‘100 most influential people in AI’ includes tech leaders with Seattle and Pacific NW roots

Time magazine revealed the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence with its third annual TIME100 AI list on Thursday,… Read More

Aug 27, 2025, 7:06 AM

Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen’s final act: New $3.1B foundation bets big on science and tech

Even in the final years of his life, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen was as excited as ever about what the… Read More

Aug 26, 2025, 11:22 AM

A new Adventr for Seattle tech vet: Matt Fisher joins interactive media startup

Seattle-area tech veteran Matt Fisher is joining immersive media startup Adventr as a late-stage co-founder to help the company evolve… Read More

Aug 26, 2025, 6:00 AM

AI sidekick for scientists: Ai2 aims to spark big discoveries with Asta open-source agent platform

Yes, ChatGPT can draft a tricky email. But can a general-purpose AI assistant for the masses contribute to a big… Read More

Aug 20, 2025, 2:57 PM

Seattle is a global AI hub — but where are the superstar startups?

In one of the biggest technological waves ever, the Seattle startup and venture capital community is missing out on the… Read More

Aug 20, 2025, 6:30 AM

Microsoft and NFL extend partnership, bringing AI and cloud tools to football sidelines and beyond

Microsoft is extending its longtime partnership with the National Football League, integrating AI and cloud tools into assorted workflows from… Read More

Aug 18, 2025, 2:25 PM

Seattle health-tech startup Kevala acquired by Residex in bid to enhance senior care with AI

Seattle-based Kevala, a startup that helps healthcare facilities find and manage workers, has been acquired by Residex, a Denver company… Read More