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Auger Named Premier Supply Chain Partner on Microsoft Fabric

Auger's autonomous operating system extends Fabric's data foundation into real-time supply chain execution.

Compressed Language Model Tested for Rural Self-Driving Cars

WSU researchers explore using a small, affordable computer to power autonomous vehicle decision-making in areas with limited connectivity.

Research Finds ChatGPT Inconsistent, Inaccurate

Study shows AI language model struggles with nuanced reasoning, despite fluent language output

Meta Faces Lawsuit Over AI Glasses Privacy Claims

Lawyer alleges false advertising and consumer privacy violations in smart glasses that send footage overseas

PitchBook Partners with Perplexity to Expand Access to AI-Powered Market Intelligence

New Essential MCP integration allows Perplexity users to access PitchBook's trusted private market data and insights.

Gradial Launches GEO Agent to Boost AI Search Visibility

New capability automatically identifies and fixes content gaps to improve brand presence in generative search results

Amazon Grapples with AI-Related Site Outages

Retail giant convenes engineering meeting to address 'trend of incidents' tied to AI-assisted changes

Microsoft Unveils E7 Suite, Copilot Cowork In Enterprise AI Push

New Microsoft 365 E7 suite, Copilot Cowork with Anthropic, and Agent 365 control plane aim to dominate the growing enterprise AI market.

OpenAI expands to Bellevue with new office

The AI research company opens its latest location in the Seattle metro area.

Redwood AI Exploring Opportunities for AI Platform Across Industries

The company's proprietary AI technology originally developed for drug discovery may have applications in defense, public safety, and more.

AI Biases Sway Public Understanding of History

Study finds AI chatbot summaries of historical events can shape reader opinions.

Study Finds Chatbots Can Subtly Sway Opinions on Historical Events

Yale researchers show AI-generated summaries can influence users' social and political views, even when not intended to persuade.

Washington State Residents Faced Spanish-Accented English on DMV Hotline

A TikTok video went viral highlighting the issue, which was caused by a text-to-speech software mishap.

Washington State Hotline Offers Spanish Accent Instead of Spanish Language

Callers requesting Spanish service get AI voice speaking English with Spanish accent

Washington Tech Leaders Warn Income Tax Would 'Undermine' Industry

Dozen tech CEOs say proposed $1M+ tax could slow AI innovation and investment momentum in the state.

Washington DOL's AI Language Error Raises Eyebrows

Automated system spoke English with a strong Spanish accent when callers selected Spanish option.

AI Deepfake Voice Calls Hit 1 in 4 Americans

New report finds alarming rise in AI-generated fake voice calls

Milliman MedInsight Earns Microsoft Solutions Partner Designation for Healthcare AI

Recognition places MedInsight among select healthcare tech providers certified by Microsoft for secure, high-performing AI-enabled analytics.

Microsoft 365 Community Conference Spotlights Copilot & AI Sessions

Learn how to move beyond AI experimentation and into real-world application at the upcoming event.

Washington Hotline Offers Spanish Option, But Callers Get Accented AI English

The state's Department of Licensing apologized for the technical glitch that left Spanish-speaking callers confused.

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