Today’s news
OpenAI expands to Bellevue with new office
The AI research company opens its latest location in the Seattle metro area.

Business Leaders Back Microsoft's Warning That AI Will Replace Most White-Collar Work
ResumeTemplates.com survey finds 3 in 5 executives agree AI will automate most office jobs within 18 months
AI Biases Sway Public Understanding of History
Study finds AI chatbot summaries of historical events can shape reader opinions.
Recent news
Mar. 4, 2026
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.
Mar. 3, 2026
Washington State Hotline Offers Spanish Accent Instead of Spanish Language
Callers requesting Spanish service get AI voice speaking English with Spanish accent
Mar. 2, 2026
AI Deepfake Voice Calls Hit 1 in 4 Americans
New report finds alarming rise in AI-generated fake voice calls
Mar. 2, 2026
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.
Feb. 28, 2026
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.
Feb. 27, 2026
Washington State Hotline Offers Accented AI English Instead of Spanish
Callers seeking Spanish-language service get an AI voice with a strong Spanish accent speaking English
Feb. 27, 2026
Washington State Hotline Offers Accented AI English Instead of Spanish
Callers seeking Spanish-language service get an AI voice with a strong Spanish accent speaking English
Feb. 27, 2026
Callers to Washington State Hotline Get Accented AI English Instead of Spanish
The state's driver's license agency is working to fix the issue after the odd-sounding accent drew attention on social media.
Feb. 27, 2026
Google Exec Spends 20+ Hours a Week Experimenting With AI
Keith Ballinger, Google's VP and GM for Developer & Experiences, says AI has made this the most productive and exciting period in his engineering career.
Feb. 26, 2026
Anthropic Acquires AI Startup Vercept to Enhance Claude's Computer Use Features
The acquisition will help Anthropic improve its Claude AI assistant's ability to automate multi-step tasks on computers.
Feb. 25, 2026
Alexa Plus Adds Mood-Based Personalities: Brief, Chill, and Sweet
The generative AI assistant can now adapt its responses to match the user's communication style.
Feb. 25, 2026
Valant Expands AI-powered Clinical Note Solution to Fit Behavioral Health Clinicians' Workflows
New capabilities allow clinicians to generate structured notes in the templates they already use, reducing rework and boosting adoption.
Feb. 25, 2026
Goldman Sachs Resets Microsoft Stock Forecast
Analysts see progress in Microsoft's custom AI chip and data storage breakthroughs, but caution remains.
Feb. 24, 2026
Xbox Faces Uncertain Future as AI-Focused CEO Takes Over
Founder fears console gaming's demise as Microsoft appoints AI executive to lead Xbox
Feb. 13, 2026
Extreme Networks bets on agentic AI networking as supply chain uncertainty weighs on margins
CEO Ed Meyercord says the company is managing supply chain challenges through pricing flexibility, targeted purchasing, and alternative sourcing strategies.
Feb. 13, 2026
Microsoft Scales Back Aggressive AI Integration in Windows 11
Bill Gates' vision for simple, user-friendly software clashes with Microsoft's AI-first approach
Feb. 12, 2026
Washington Considers Requiring AI Chatbots to Add Mental Health Safeguards
New legislation would mandate disclosure requirements and suicide prevention protocols for AI assistants.
Feb. 10, 2026
ZAST.AI Raises $6M Pre-A to Scale 'Zero False Positive' AI-Powered Code Security
Seattle startup secures funding to expand its AI-based solution for eliminating false positives in security tools.
Feb. 9, 2026
Crypto.com CEO Unveils $70M AI.com Domain at Super Bowl
Kris Marszalek's new AI platform aims to mainstream AI agents through high-profile marketing push.