Get caught up on the latest technology and startup news from the past week. Here are the most popular stories on GeekWire for the week of Aug. 3, 2025.
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‘The hustle factor is real’: Why this fast-growing Seattle startup is packing its bags for Palo Alto
Misbah Uraizee and Farah Uraizee want to win. … Read More
Microsoft study shows jobs most — and least — impacted by generative AI
AI may be coming for your job — but not if you’re operating machinery, building tires, or replacing roofs. … Read More
Microsoft rolls out OpenAI’s GPT-5 — and Elon Musk rolls out the commentary
The release of GPT-5 on Thursday gave Microsoft an opportunity to spotlight its exclusive cloud API partnership with OpenAI — and Elon Musk helped to boost attention, in a roundabout way. … Read More
Microsoft cuts another 40 jobs in Washington state, continuing layoffs amid AI investment surge
Microsoft laid off another 40 employees in Washington, bringing the total number of job cuts in its home state to 3,160 since May, according to a public filing. … Read More
Microsoft’s new AI reverse-engineers malware autonomously, marking a shift in cybersecurity
Microsoft says it has created an advanced AI system that can reverse-engineer and identify malicious software on its own, without human assistance. … Read More
Startup’s plan to ditch Seattle for Bay Area sparks reaction about tech culture, work pace, AI and more
A drizzly, cool, grey morning in August feels like the perfect time to recognize that Seattle is not for everyone. … Read More
After 48 years at UW, Ed Lazowska reflects on computer science, education, AI, and what’s next
Don’t worry, we haven’t seen the last of Ed Lazowska. … Read More
Smartsheet CEO Mark Mader retiring; Apptio co-founder Sunny Gupta will take over enterprise giant
After leading Smartsheet for nearly two decades, Mark Mader is leaving the Bellevue, Wash.-based enterprise software giant. … Read More
Secretive startup backed by Concur co-founders uses AI to rethink customer experience software
Concur co-founders Raj Singh and Mike Hilton are backing a stealthy new Seattle-area startup called SCALA.AI that’s positioning itself at the intersection of customer experience, generative AI, and enterprise operations. … Read More
Bill Gates business card up for auction, with significant date from Microsoft’s early days
Long before the days of tapping your smartphone against someone else’s to share contact information, small paper business cards did the trick — even for someone as tech-savvy as Bill Gates. … Read More
