Amazon is reportedly preparing to lay off as many as 30,000 corporate employees in a sweeping workforce reduction intended to curb expenses and compensate for over-hiring during the pandemic.

His comments reflect a delicate balance faced by Harrell and other city leaders — ensuring that Seattle's global tech corporations continue to bolster the economy and tax base, while addressing the ripple effects on housing, transportation, and communities.

Seattle and Toronto are squaring off on the baseball diamond this week in the American League Championship Series. But how do the two cities fare in a battle over tech bragging rights?

The Pacific Northwest Seismic Network @pnsn1.bsky.social, which monitors earthquakes and volcanoes in Washington and Oregon, installed a sensor inside T-Mobile Park to record seismic energy during the American League Division Series game.

Microsoft is bringing artificial intelligence to every public classroom in its home state — and sparking new questions about its role in education.

Amid political polarization and uncertain federal research policy, Washington leaders are betting on stability through a unique innovation ecosystem rooted in the state’s institutions and businesses.

In a new memo to employees, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella acknowledged the disconnect between recent layoffs and the company’s record investments in AI infrastructure and talent, calling it the “enigma of success” in a fast-changing economy.

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Microsoft cuts nearly 3% of global workforce, about 6,000 jobs, in latest push for efficiency — by @toddbishop.bsky.social

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Canadian e-commerce behemoth Shopify has inked a deal for office space in Bellevue, Wash., becoming the latest tech company to tap into the Seattle region’s deep talent pool.

Instead of applauding a 10-year anniversary at Microsoft, for example, perhaps the reaction should be instead to ask “when are you going to do something interesting,” said Gilbert, a former Microsoft program manager.

In less than a year, two new startup community groups have emerged in Seattle, adding physical hubs to a tech ecosystem that is bursting with talent but is often criticized for being siloed and fragmented.

GeekWire hosted hundreds of longtime Microsoft employees, key executives, company faithful and tech community members Thursday night in Seattle at Microsoft@50, a GeekWire event to mark the company’s 50th anniversary.

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The latest update to the GeekWire 200 reveals which companies are growing quickly and making moves up our list of top-ranked Pacific Northwest tech startups.

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In an interview with GeekWire this week, Harrell explained how he’s navigating a delicate balance faced by many city leaders — ensuring that the local corporate giant continues to bolster the economy and tax base, while addressing the ripple effects on housing, transportation, and communities.

Do taxes that target wealthy residents drive away entrepreneurs and businesses? That’s the question being debated again in Washington state after Gov. Jay Inslee this week proposed a new wealth tax to help generate revenue for government programs and address a multi-billion dollar budget shortfall.

Real estate brokers are excited about Amazon’s new mandate that goes into effect next month, requiring employees in the office five days per week.

Microsoft will take an $800 million charge on its investment in the Cruise robotaxi business after General Motors announced it would no longer fund the initiative as part of a shift in its autonomous driving strategy. Story by @toddbishop.bsky.social www.geekwire.com/2024/microso...

Buying fresh produce and cooking at home can be a healthy proposition, but storing food in the fridge can lead to waste when the berries go bad and cucumbers lose their crunch. Now a new Seattle startup is coming out of stealth mode with a potential solution to spoiled food.

The University of Washington professor will accept the Nobel Prize award in Stockholm, Sweden on Tuesday. “I’m basically putting all my focus into pushing the science along as fast as possible, because it’s so exciting right now,” Baker told GeekWire last week.

Buoyed by longtime #logistics giants such as Amazon and the rapid rise of trucking startup Convoy, the #Seattle region has emerged as a major epicenter for #supplychain software innovation.

"Amazon has a new use for AI: dumping Microsoft Windows." GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop reporting from Las Vegas at #Amazon's annual #AWS #re:Invent conference.

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy returned to the AWS re:Invent stage on Tuesday morning, delivering one of the company’s biggest announcements of the day: a new set of AI foundation models called “Nova.” The new models represent one of the biggest attempts yet by the tech giant to make its mark in AI.

Bring out your team and make our holiday party your holiday party as we celebrate the #Seattle #innovation community.

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"there goes Coby Bryant ... with a house call for #Seattle, and a Marshawn Lynch homage!" @adamamin.bsky.social 🔥 #Seahawks #NFL

Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, a member of a key U.S. panel overseeing AI safety and security, is taking a diplomatic approach as the country prepares for a big shift in federal leadership.

It's close to a sure bet that you'll find some tech relics in the t-shirt aisle at #Goodwill in #Seattle... #amazon #drones

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