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Where Microsoft draws the line on selling facial recognition tech to government agencies

Microsoft is being selective about the government agencies that can buy the company’s facial recognition software. Speaking at a conference… Read More

Oregon and Washington launch new clean energy initiatives to reduce fossil fuel dependence

Pacific Northwest leaders want their region’s green reputation to extend beyond the sprawling evergreen forests. On Tuesday, officials in Oregon… Read More

T-Mobile-Sprint merger faces uncertain future amid reported resistance from DOJ

T-Mobile’s proposed $26 billion merger with Sprint is facing a roadblock from the U.S. Department of Justice, according to a… Read More

Amazon gives $200K to Seattle Chamber political action committee ahead of City Council elections

Amazon donated $200,000 to the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce’s political action committee in March ahead of a significant City… Read More

Microsoft’s ambitious new environmental goals include shifting data centers to 70% renewable energy by 2023

Microsoft is amping up efforts to reduce its carbon footprint and be a global leader in the fight against climate… Read More

Bellevue accelerates self-driving transit plans as Amazon moves major team from Seattle

For more than a year, transportation wonks and city officials have been working to turn Bellevue, Wash., into a smart… Read More

ACLU slams Washington lawmakers for ‘closed-door’ privacy bill negotiations with Big Tech

Consumer and civil rights advocates are up in arms over the status of a data privacy bill in Washington state.… Read More

In IPO filing, Uber calls out Seattle and warns ‘regulatory risks’ in big cities could impact business

In addition to unveiling key business metrics, Uber’s long-anticipated IPO prospectus contains a word of warning to investors in regard… Read More

Amazon shareholders seek moratorium on facial recognition sales to government, climate change action and other political goals

Employee and shareholder activism is catching like wildfire in the tech industry, where fierce competition for talent makes workers especially… Read More

University of Washington researchers want to help Uber and Lyft protect data and share it with cities

Cities where Uber and Lyft operate have a data problem. The University of Washington wants to provide the solution. Companies… Read More

Seattle’s biggest tech companies unveil 7 city projects built by controversial Innovation Council

When Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan announced a new advisory council of tech leaders in 2018, the reaction was mixed, to… Read More

Washington state considers new broadband program to expand internet access to underserved communities

A bill that would establish a dedicated Broadband Office to expand internet access in Washington state is working its way… Read More

Lime customer enlists Washington AG to fight ‘deceptive’ LimePod car-sharing fee

In February, Charlie Rogers signed up for LimePod, the new car-sharing service in Seattle from the company famous for the… Read More

Amazon’s big Bellevue move: Politicians, business leaders and real estate experts weigh in

News that Amazon plans to move several thousand employees out of Seattle to nearby Bellevue, Wash., in the next five… Read More

Mayor Durkan says Amazon moving employees to Bellevue is ‘a good thing for Seattle’

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan seems unfazed by news that Amazon plans to shift thousands of jobs to Bellevue, Wash. GeekWire… Read More

Exclusive: Amazon moving thousands of employees out of Seattle, relocating key division to nearby city

Amazon plans to relocate its entire Seattle-based worldwide operations team to Bellevue, Wash., by 2023, adding thousands of employees to… Read More

‘Huge awakening’ in data privacy drives big growth for Seattle startup Integris

Back in 2016, a Seattle startup called Integris came out of stealth mode with a modest $3 million in funding… Read More

Howard Schultz sued over unsolicited text messages to voters as he mulls presidential bid

A Florida woman is suing former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz in federal court in Seattle, claiming that his team sent… Read More

Should gender diversity on corporate boards be legally required? Women VCs, tech execs weigh in

Underrepresentation of women in leadership is often cited as a driving factor behind the broader tech industry’s gender balance issues.… Read More

Rep. DelBene of Washington takes another swing at federal privacy protections

This week, Rep. Suzan DelBene, a Democrat from Washington state, reintroduced a bill that would enact federal data privacy protections… Read More

GeekWire Calendar Picks: Black Girls Code workshops, Pluto’s planetary debate, FFA’s Champion Awards, and more

— Black Girls CODE, a nonprofit dedicated to teaching girls of color ages 7-17 about computer programming and technology, is… Read More

Why Microsoft is backing a major tax hike on itself … and Amazon

Microsoft is making an extraordinary habit of inviting regulation of itself, at least when the software giant has a say… Read More

Beyond cow farts: Bill Gates picks 5 innovations to reduce carbon emissions from agriculture

Bill Gates is “done with cow farts.” So the Microsoft co-founder proclaimed in the opening line of a new blog… Read More

Privacy becomes a selling point for tech, with Apple and Microsoft leading the way

As Apple unveiled its new Apple Card at a big media event Monday, the company touted what it sees as… Read More

Microsoft’s Brad Smith calls for action after New Zealand attacks: ‘Words alone are not enough’

Microsoft President Brad Smith is calling for action from his tech industry peers in the wake of a massacre at… Read More

Uber and Lyft push for congestion pricing as Seattle considers tax on ride-hailing companies

Uber and Lyft are resisting a tax on their services under consideration in the Seattle mayor’s office, claiming the cost… Read More

Interview: Seattle’s new tech chief Saad Bashir on 5G, privacy and embracing the tech industry

As Seattle’s new chief technology officer, Saad Bashir hopes to make broadband more accessible, champion 5G, and help the city’s… Read More

ACLU and Washington state lawmaker clash over data privacy bill backed by Microsoft

Washington is poised to become the second state in the nation to enact data privacy regulations, following the lead of… Read More

Jamie Dimon says NY antagonists of Amazon HQ2 ‘made a mistake’ as AOC defends her position

Two high-profile New Yorkers offered clashing perspectives this week on Amazon’s decision to pull out of a planned 25,000-person office… Read More

Seattle startup Boundless raises $7.8M to become ‘the one-stop shop’ for legal immigration

In the two years since it launched, Boundless has become the top destination for immigrants applying for marriage-based green cards… Read More