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Inside a Seattle library as cyberattack recovery continues ADVERTISEMENT [GeekWire]( SPONSOR MESSAGE: Register now for AWS re:Inforce: [Hear from AWS experts on all things cloud security in the generative AI era.]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES Spokane, Wash.-based startup CarbonQuest is addressing carbon emissions in a unique way — by capturing greenhouse gasses before they escape into the environment. It's among a growing number of startups helping companies adhere to climate goals and emissions regulations. But the company faces various market challenges — and has to figure out what to do with the carbon it collects. [Read more](. (Above, the assembly and production line at CarbonQuest’s Spokane facility.) Expedia layoffs: The Seattle travel giant is laying off 36 workers, according to a new state filing. The cuts are part of previously announced workforce reductions. [Read more](. Amazon’s drone delivery ambitions got a boost after the Federal Aviation Administration granted the company permission to operate beyond the visual line of sight of drone operators. Amazon says it can now expand the range and footprint of its U.S. drone network. [Read more.]( More Amazon news: - Prime members can access a free Grubhub+ membership on an ongoing basis now in a new deal that extends the food-delivery perk. [Read more.]( - Fire TV users can soon search for shows and movies using spoken phrases in a new experience that relies on natural language processing. [Read more.]( What’s it like in a Seattle Public Library branch without technology? Quieter. That’s the read GeekWire got when we [visited a neighborhood branch]( to check out a book without computers, barcodes, Wi-Fi and more after a cyberattack disabled many of the library’s modern systems. - “An attack on the very essence of civil society.” That’s how a spokesperson from Toronto Public Library — which also dealt with a recent ransomware incident — characterized what happened there and in Seattle. [Read what cybersecurity experts say]( about the libraries as targets. Hot Links: - U.S. senators are concerned with the Pentagon’s plan to increase dependency on Microsoft products, citing recent cybersecurity “lapses.” ([Axios]( - How AI tools affect kids’ creativity: A University of Washington researcher says her most important finding from recent research is “how clearly these systems are not built for children.” ([UW News]( - Seattle health tech investor Jeffrey Roh is among the new owners of Northwest Asian Weekly, a longtime Seattle-based community media publication. ([Northwest Asian Weekly]( - Transparency Coalition, a Seattle nonprofit pushing for more transparency in AI training data, released a new report outlining steps to update federal privacy laws to keep up with AI development. ([Transparency Coalition]( Thanks for subscribing to the GeekWire newsletter, and have a great day. — GeekWire editor Taylor Soper, taylor@geekwire.com; and GeekWire reporter Kurt Schlosser, kurt@geekwire.com. SPONSOR MESSAGE [AWS re:Inforce – register now]( Hear from AWS experts on all things cloud security in the generative AI era. Navigate security for generative AI, automated reasoning, cryptography, & more at AWS re:Inforce. Register to join us in person or watch our free livestream for the keynote & Innovation Talks. [Register now.]( LATEST HEADLINES [Washington state grants $40M to programs installing electric heat and cooling systems]( [This Spokane startup catches carbon dioxide at the source, before it escapes to the environment]( [Amazon plans major expansion of drone deliveries after winning key FAA approval]( [Amazon rolls out AI-powered search features for Fire TV]( [Amazon makes Grubhub food delivery perk for Prime members an ongoing offer]( [Expedia Group lays off 36 workers as part of broader cuts]( [Checkout with the tech out: Amid cyberattack, here’s a read on life at the library in Seattle]( GEEKWORK: TODAY'S TECH JOBS - [BRINC: Senior Accounting/Financial Analyst]( - [BRINC: Principal / Senior Software Test Engineer]( - [BRINC: Territory Account Executive, PacNW]( - [INRIX: Finance Pricing Manager]( - [INRIX: Senior Accountant]( - [BRINC: Senior/Principal Backend & Platform Software Engineer]( - [INRIX: Account Executive, Public Sector]( [FIND MORE JOBS ON GEEKWORK]( [HIRING? BUY A FEATURED LISTING TO APPEAR HERE]( [About GeekWire]( [Contact Us]( [Advertise]( Copyright © 2024 GeekWire LLC, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted to receive emails from GeekWire LLC.  Our mailing address is: GeekWire LLC 123 NW 36th St, Suite 203 Seattle, WA 98107  [change email frequency or address]( | [unsubscribe](