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Wealth tax proposal in Washington state reignites debate over taxes and tech talent migration
(Bigstock Photo) Do taxes that target wealthy residents drive away entrepreneurs and businesses? That’s the question being debated again in…
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University of Washington researchers craft method of fine-tuning AI chatbots for individual taste
Natasha Jaques, an assistant professor at the University of Washington’s Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering. (UW…
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Plans for high-speed train running from Vancouver, B.C., to Portland gets nearly $50M for next phase
(BigStock Photo / Taras Rudenko) The idea of building a high-speed rail line that could carry people from Vancouver, B.C.,…
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Amazon delays return-to-office in some cities due to lack of space
(GeekWire File Photo / Kevin Lisota) Some Amazon workers won’t be back in the office five days a week when…
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Databricks, set to raise massive $10B funding round, looks to grow Seattle-area footprint
Databricks CEO Ali Ghodsi. (Databricks Photo) Databricks is the talk of the tech world this week as the San Francisco…
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Perplexity acquires Carbon, a Seattle startup that helps developers connect data sources to LLMs
Carbon CEO Derek Tu. (LinkedIn Photo) Perplexity, an OpenAI rival valued at $9 billion, acquired Carbon, a Seattle startup that…
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A new era for Windows: Can Microsoft’s longtime engine power another tech revolution?
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveils Copilot + PCs, a linchpin of the company’s plan to reinvent Windows, during a special…
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Microsoft’s new open-source AI solution will beam wildlife data from remote corners of the world
A prototype of the open-source SPARROW device, system, and solar array. (Microsoft Image) Microsoft’s AI for Good Lab this morning…
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Amazon unveils new packaging for its devices, reducing the use of plastic, ink and bleach
Amazon Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV products in new-look packaging that uses more recycled fiber and less ink. (Amazon Photo)…
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Washington governor proposes 1% wealth tax on residents and higher tax rate for some businesses
Washington Gov. Jay Inslee addresses the crowd at the Nordic Innovation Summit on May 13, 2024. (GeekWire Photo / Todd…
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