15 h. ago Workers need better tools and tech to boost productivity. Why aren't companies stepping up to invest?

As Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Treasurer Jim Chalmers turn their attention to improving productivity growth across the economy, it will be interesting to see what the business community brings to a planned summit in August.

Politics

18 h. ago Old fight rekindled between environmentalists and loggers over Trump executive order on timber

Trump's executive order to boost timber production on federal lands by 25% has ignited debate between industry workers and environmental groups over forest management.

Politics

42 h. ago Seattle vs. San Francisco: Founders compare startup cultures after AI conference trip

Seattle vs. San Francisco: Founders compare startup cultures after AI conference trip  GeekWire

Technology

50 h. ago Anthropic says looking to power European tech with hiring push

American AI giant Anthropic aims to boost the European tech ecosystem as it expands on the continent, product chief Mike Krieger told AFP Thursday at the Vivatech trade fair in Paris.

Politics

3 d. ago GeekWire 200 survey: CEOs cautious about hiring as AI boosts productivity for Seattle startups

GeekWire 200 survey: CEOs cautious about hiring as AI boosts productivity for Seattle startups  GeekWire

Technology

1 week ago Seattle startup backed by former Google CEO lands $16M to automate repetitive tasks on a computer

Seattle startup backed by former Google CEO lands $16M to automate repetitive tasks on a computer  GeekWire

Technology

1 week ago Senior public servants think GenAI will boost productivity—but are worried about the risks

Many bold claims have been made about generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) and its capacity to improve productivity and generate workplace efficiencies.

Politics

1 week ago Trump expected to waive Defense Production Act requirements to boost critical minerals, weapons

Trump expected to waive Defense Production Act requirements to boost critical minerals, weapons  Reuters

Politics

1 week ago Florida Republican's bill would make Trump orders permanent in bid for US 'dominance' in key industry

GOP Florida Congressman Byron Donalds seeks to codify Trump's executive orders on nuclear energy, aiming to boost production and reform regulatory processes.

Politics

1 week ago Solar panels' shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years

Grasses growing in the shade of a solar array were only a little less productive than those growing nearby in open grassland during years of average and above-average rainfall—but in a dry year, the shaded plants grew much better than those growing in full sun. That's the result of a four-year study we conducted in a semi-arid grassland of northern Colorado.

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1 week ago From stage to startup: Seattle musician launches AI platform to link artists with visual creators

From stage to startup: Seattle musician launches AI platform to link artists with visual creators  MyNorthwest.com

Technology

2 w. ago Sawmills act to relieve wildfire threat from Hurricane Helene debris

Sawmills near areas ravaged by Hurricane Helene are clearing forests of debris that could become wildfire fuel. The effort could boost domestic timber production.

Events

3 w. ago Did Apple just buy another Seattle startup? Clues point to secretive acquisition

Did Apple just buy another Seattle startup? Clues point to secretive acquisition  GeekWire

Politics

3 w. ago Jack Dorsey's Block Made an AI Agent to Boost Its Own Productivity

Jack Dorsey’s company went all-in on agents by deploying one capable of building software—and occasionally deleting stuff.

Politics

3 w. ago Los Angeles Mayor Bass announces plan to boost local movie and TV production

Los Angeles Mayor Bass announces plan to boost local movie and TV production  CBS News

Culture

3 w. ago Seattle startup community Foundations adds more office space, plans expansion in Bellevue

Seattle startup community Foundations adds more office space, plans expansion in Bellevue  GeekWire

Technology

3 w. ago RNA startup targeting diabetes wins Seattle pitch event hosted by Venture Black

RNA startup targeting diabetes wins Seattle pitch event hosted by Venture Black  GeekWire

Events

3 w. ago New space startup with several Seattle ties lands $3.5M to develop orbital data centers

New space startup with several Seattle ties lands $3.5M to develop orbital data centers  GeekWire

Technology