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@FinanceYF5: "Isn't Seattle's tech scene just a bunch of AWS and Microsoft employees?" Actually, it's not. Kirby Winfield points out that Seattle not only has 25% of the nation's AI engineers and the second largest developer talent pool in the country, but is also home to the "second engineering headquarters" of the world's most important tech companies.

X AI KOLs Following · 2026-07-01 Cached

Kirby Winfield points out that Seattle has 25% of the nation's AI engineers and the second largest developer talent pool, serving as the second engineering headquarters for global tech companies, countering the stereotype that it's just a hub of AWS and Microsoft employees.

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3 Amazon Workers Say They’re Under Investigation for Speaking Out About Data Centers

Wired · 2026-06-18 Cached

Three Amazon workers allege they are under internal investigation for publicly advocating for data center regulations, claiming retaliation for protected political speech.

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Amazon employees say they’re facing termination for backing data center limits

The Verge · 2026-06-18 Cached

Amazon employees who testified in support of a Seattle data center moratorium are now facing potential termination, leading them to file a legal complaint alleging employment discrimination.

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Amazon employees ask Seattle to put the brakes on new data centers

The Verge · 2026-06-09 Cached

Amazon employees are urging Seattle to impose a one-year moratorium on new data centers due to concerns about energy consumption, water use, and AI's environmental impact. The Seattle City Council is set to vote on the proposal.

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A walking tour of surveillance infrastructure in Seattle

Hacker News Top · 2026-06-02 Cached

A guide to spotting surveillance infrastructure in downtown Seattle, including cameras and Amazon Go, as part of a walking tour workshop focused on privacy and data collection.

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Amazon, Facebook, FBI have access to a private intelligence-sharing network

Hacker News Top · 2026-05-21 Cached

A Prism investigation reveals that Amazon, Facebook, ICE, and the FBI have access to Seattle Shield, an exclusive intelligence-sharing network operated by the Seattle Police Department, raising concerns about accountability and privacy.

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