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Amazon vets raise cash for Griptape, a Seattle startup that helps companies build AI apps

GeekWire

(LinkedIn Photos) A pair of Amazon alum is raising cash for a new startup that helps enterprises build and deploy secure artificial intelligence applications, preventing company data from slipping through the cracks. Founded earlier this year, Griptape is developing an open-source Python framework and cloud platform.

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Tech Moves: Microsoft exec Charlie Bell joins Twilio board; FasterBetter hires Seattle marketing leader

GeekWire

(GeekWire Photo / Dan DeLong) — Microsoft executive Charlie Bell joined the board of directors of customer engagement software giant Twilio. Bell is executive VP of security, compliance identity and management at Microsoft, and is a member of the company’s senior leadership team.

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IT companies join Ukraine war sanctions against Russia

CIO Business Intelligence

Almost all major IT companies have joined the West’s global economic sanctions against Russia in recent weeks. The following is an overview — without claiming to be exhaustive — of companies from all over the world that have temporarily suspended all or part of their business in Russia. How the IT industry reacted.

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AI and telecom breakthroughs dominate ‘Innovation of the Year’ category for 2024 GeekWire Awards

GeekWire

The company, founded in 2018 by Robby Hamblet and Michael Johnston, Jr., Protect AI specializes in securing AI and machine learning systems. The Seattle startup’s tools analyze AI systems to help software developers identify and address security threats, and build secure AI systems by design.

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Microsoft in standoff with Amazon over big hire, names Charlie Bell to lead ‘bold’ new security group

GeekWire

Microsoft confirmed that it has hired longtime Amazon Web Services leader Charlie Bell to lead a newly formed engineering organization to address cybersecurity and related issues, but said it has so far been unable to reach an agreement with Amazon over Bell’s non-compete contract with the company.

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Tech Moves: Ad Lightning CEO Scott Moore steps down; Amazon Prime Video adds Nike vet

GeekWire

Ad Lightning co-founder Scott Moore is stepping down from his CEO role for personal reasons but will remain on the board of directors and support the company’s business strategy. Frechtling was most recently president of G2 Web Services, a Verisk Analytics company. (Ad Lightning Photos). — Based in Bellevue, Wash.,

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Amazon Q: Create AI chatbots for work

Dataconomy

Amazon Web Services recently introduced Amazon Q, the latest addition to its strategy aimed at transforming software development. This new generative AI assistant is tailored to assist developers and enterprises by optimizing workflows, boosting productivity, and opening up fresh avenues for innovation.