Technology New AI startup incubator is making waves on Seattle's waterfront It may sound like reality television: 15 startup founders move their companies into a charming pier on Seattle's waterfront. Occasionally they're visited by investors, who wander through like Heidi Klum, providing advice and looking for the next big thing. But it's not reality television: It's AI House, a startup incubator with academic, political, and financial support run by the influential Allen Institute spinoff, AI2. Joshua McNichols
Technology Safety measures for kids on social media may become law in Washington state Changes could be coming to how minors can use social media in Washington. Monica Nickelsburg
Technology Seattle woman has lived her whole life without a smartphone. She recommends it Patti Gorman is becoming a rarity. According to the Pew Research Center’s latest “Mobile Fact Sheet,” 98% of Americans now own a cellphone of some kind. Shane Mehling Patricia Murphy Stephen Howie
Law & Courts Some cities are ditching ShotSpotter. Tacoma still wants the gunshot detection technology Tacoma plans to install acoustic gunshot detection technology this spring in an area that has been the site of several homicides in recent years. But not everyone is convinced the ShotSpotter system will lead to a reduction in gun-related crimes. Libby Denkmann Alec Cowan
Business Culture-building or cost-cutting? Amazon's return-to-office order raises questions, fears Monica Nickelsburg Play AudioListen 4 mins
Business Online retailers aren't the only ones digitally spying on you. Brick-and-mortar stores are, too The holiday shopping season is in full swing and there’s lots of talk about how online shoppers are being tracked. If that creeps you out, you might be tempted to hit the mall instead. But artificial intelligence is tracking you there, too. Joshua McNichols
Drones and robbers. Redmond police take drones to the next level If you call 911 in Redmond, don't be surprised if a drone shows up first instead of a police officer. Dyer Oxley
Technology Seattle startup behind Amazon gift guides on your feed just raised $20 million Seattle startup Levanta, which connects Amazon sellers with influencers on social media, just secured $20 million in funding to grow its platform. Monica Nickelsburg
Politics Jeff Bezos, other tech leaders congratulate Trump on ‘extraordinary political comeback’ Gone are the days when Amazon founder Jeff Bezos joked about sending Donald Trump to the moon on a rocket to keep him out of the White House. Monica Nickelsburg
Technology How Washington plans to spy on seals, sea lions with drones Starting this fall, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will fly drones over the state’s coastal and inland waters to research and count seals and sea lions. KUOW Staff
