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OpenAI acquires Statsig for $1.1B, appoints CEO to crucial role in surprise move for Seattle-area unicorn
OpenAI is set to buy Statsig for $1.1 billion in an all-stock deal, with a focus on securing its founder and CEO for a key leadership position. This acquisition not only integrates the Seattle-based product testing startup into the ChatGPT ecosystem but also emphasizes the strategic importance of its leadership. … Read More
Recent layoffs at Oracle impact 101 employees in Washington state
Oracle has initiated another round of layoffs affecting over 100 employees in Washington state. … Read More
Amazon discontinues Prime’s shared free delivery benefit for non-household invitees
Amazon is discontinuing a Prime feature that allowed subscribers to share their free delivery benefit with individuals outside their primary residence. … Read More
OpenAI strengthens Seattle-area presence with landmark $1.1B purchase of Statsig
OpenAI is expanding its operations in the Seattle region through a monumental $1.1 billion acquisition of Statsig, a platform for product development. … Read More
Insights from Bill Gates and Satya Nadella shared at White House tech summit
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella and Bill Gates were present at the White House for a tech summit, where they expressed admiration for President Trump and commitment to investing in the U.S. … Read More
Startup born out of Nobel Laureate’s lab collaborates with Eli Lilly to combat cancer using AI
Lila Biologics is partnering with Eli Lilly to develop a protein candidate within a short timeframe, enabling the pharmaceutical company to progress the drug through clinical trials. … Read More
Elon Musk’s xAI establishes Seattle hub offering engineering roles with lucrative salaries up to $440k
xAI, led by Elon Musk, is establishing a hub in Seattle, providing high-paying engineering positions. This move is significant, given Musk’s complex relationship with Microsoft. … Read More
Amazon executives showcase gigabit data speeds during Project Kuiper satellite network testing
Amazon’s executives demonstrate the high-speed data transmission capabilities of the Project Kuiper satellite constellation, achieving speeds exceeding a gigabit per second. … Read More
‘Absurd’: Steve Ballmer responds to allegations of Clippers channeling funds to star player via endorsement agreement
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and the Los Angeles Clippers refute claims suggesting the team funneled $28 million to Kawhi Leonard through an endorsement deal to circumvent NBA salary regulations. … Read More
Is a 5-day office presence crucial for startup success? OpenAI’s significant Statsig acquisition provides evidence
Statsig, a Seattle-based startup, boasts an unconventional office work policy, further highlighted by its impending acquisition by OpenAI for $1.1 billion. This acquisition serves as a testament to the startup’s unique approach. … Read More
