Amazon reportedly set to lay off up to 30,000 corporate employees in massive workforce cut

The sweeping workforce reduction is intended to reduce expenses and compensate for over-hiring during the pandemic, according ...

A tale of two Seattles in the age of AI: Harsh realities and new hope for the tech community

Seattle’s AI community gathered this week to celebrate progress and potential — just as Amazon’s layoffs underscored the ...

Microsoft gets 27% stake in OpenAI, and a $250B Azure commitment

Microsoft and OpenAI announced the long-awaited details of their new partnership agreement Tuesday morning — with concessions ...

Cascadia’s AI paradox: A world-leading opportunity threatened by rising costs and a talent crunch

A new report exploring the potential for the Pacific Northwest to stake its claim as the global leader in responsible AI ...

Ferguson’s AI balancing act: Washington governor wants to harness innovation while minimizing harms

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson speaks at Seattle AI Week, at the AI House on Pier 70 along the city's waterfront. (GeekWire ...

Helion gives behind-the-scenes tour of secretive 60-foot fusion prototype as it races to deployment

In the city of Everett, inside a vault built with thick concrete blocks is Polaris, a machine that could change the world.

Office equipment from former Zulily HQ in Seattle donated to Goodwill for use across facilities

Hundreds of office chairs, desks, kitchen appliances, IT equipment, and more were donated by Vanbarton Group, a commercial ...

Amazon confirms 14,000 corporate job cuts, says push for ‘efficiency gains’ will continue into 2026

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has been pushing to reduce bureaucracy across the company. (GeekWire Photo /) Amazon confirmed Tuesday ...

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Seattle’s AI community gathered this week to celebrate progress and potential — just as Amazon’s layoffs underscored the economic realities of the new era. Can the region once again turn disruption ...

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