Microsoft, Amazon, AI, the economy, and another bad tech ad

GeekWire

This week on the GeekWire Podcast, we take a closer look at the earnings reports from Microsoft and Amazon this week, as a litmus test for artificial intelligence demand and the state of the economy. We also consider the implications of Boeing's new CEO being based in the Seattle region, discuss a new AI tool that aims to streamline marketing tasks, and weigh in on the backlash to Google's Olympics ad for its Gemini AI chatbot

• Microsoft capital spending soars to $19B, betting big on AI, as Azure growth underwhelms Wall Street
• Amazon sales come up short, profits nearly double
• Amazon looks to reduce costs to compete more aggressively on price as consumer habits shift
• Boeing chooses its next CEO — and he will reportedly be based back in Seattle
• Seattle tech vets launch 'Spok,' an AI copilot that aims to streamline marketing tasks – GeekWire
• CNBC: Google pulls AI ad for Olympics following backlash

With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop and editor Taylor Soper.

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