Microsoft, Amazon, AI, the economy, and another bad tech ad
August 3, 2024
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as posted by the channelThis 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 ()
• CNBCGoogle pulls AI ad for Olympics following backlash ()
With GeekWire co-founder Todd Bishop and editor Taylor Soper.
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