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Bye, bye, Bezos

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos moves out of Seattle
Jeff Bezos is pictured against a wall of greenery as he speaks during the Grand Opening of the Amazon Spheres in downtown Seattle.
Bezos grants Seattle another one of our staple landmarks — the Amazon Spheres. | Photo via Seattle City Council
Have fun in Florida, man — Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced that he’s moving to Miami after ~30 years of PNW livin’.

Bezos for a long time has been both the Seattle area’s richest resident (the title now belongs to Bill Gates — surprise, surprise) and one of our most famous public figures. Though he explained that he’s moving to be closer to his parents and Blue Origin work, Bezos also seems to be pretty sentimental writing, “Seattle, you will always have a piece of my heart.”

Regardless of how you feel about the online retail giant, Bezos and Amazon have had quite the influence on our city with about ~65,000 people employed locally.

Garage beginnings

If Bezos is feeling wistful, he may be remembering some of his more humble roots in the area.
  • Amazon was founded on July 5, 1994 in Bezos’ Bellevue garage as an online book retailer. He thought these would be the most profitable item to start with.
  • Amazon’s first campus was established in 2007 in South Lake Union with 11 buildings.
  • The Amazon Spheres opened to the public on January 30, 2018.

You’re going to miss us

We understand it’s time for Bezos to move on, but Miami is about as different of a city you can get from Seattle considering the weather, culture, and geographic placement. Here are a few other things we know Jeff won’t be able to find down there.
  • Flannels — time to switch those out for flip flops
  • Mountains — just the beach sounds boring, tbh
  • Seasons — Summer all of the time is going to get old.
So, bon voyage, Bezos — though it sounds like we may see you again soon if the Seahawks go on sale.
 
Events
Monday, Nov. 6
  • Figure Drawing | Monday, Nov. 6 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Slip Gallery, 2301 First Ave., Seattle | $5-$15 | Bring your own sketchbook and utensils for a little practice drawing people.
  • Mushroom Mania: The Secret Life of Fungi | Monday, Nov. 6 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. NE, Bainbridge Island | $40 | Explore the world of mycology with local experts over appetizers and drinks.
  • Amigo The Devil | Monday, Nov. 6 | 8 p.m. | Moore Theatre, 1932 Second Ave., Seattle | $22.50-$35.50 | The y’allternatives will love this musical artist’s southern Gothic vibes.
Tuesday, Nov. 7
  • Drag Queen Bingo | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Magnolia Village Pub, 3221 W. McGraw St., Seattle | Free | Giggle along with the queens while trying to win prizes with your friends.
  • Mastering Italian Pasta-Making Cooking Class | Tuesday, Nov. 7 | 7-9 p.m. | Obec Brewing, 1144 NW 52nd St., Seattle | $55 | Learn how to make some stunning pasta while hanging out at a cozy bar.
Wednesday, Nov. 8
  • Career Wardrobe + Opportunity Fair | Wednesday, Nov. 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pacific Place Mall, 600 Pine St., Seattle | Free | Get help picking out a brand new professional outfit before meeting representatives from employers like Tesla, US Bank, and the City of Seattle.
  • “The Merry Wives of Windsor” | Wednesday, Nov. 8-Sunday, Nov. 19 | Times vary | Center Theatre at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St., Seattle | $30 | Enjoy a queer adaptation of Shakespeare’s famous farce featuring the scheming Falstaff.
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News Notes
Transit
  • We’re getting closer — Sound Transit has begun practice runs on its Eastside Link Light Rail service, which is set to start in the spring. Over the next couple of months, drivers will work to familiarize themselves with the route and work up to “simulated revenue service” levels. (Seattle Times)
Edu
  • Seattle Public Schools is looking for feedback on the timing of its calendar, including the first day of school, winter break, make-up days, and more. You can provide feedback through a form on the system’s website. (West Seattle Blog)
Traffic
  • A new ramp with metered traffic lights will manage the flow of cars onto the I-90 and northbound I-5 interchange starting Tuesday, Nov. 14. The meter timing can change in real-time, if needed. (My Northwest)
Closed
  • Capitol Hill sandwich shop Honeyhole has closed after new owner Evan Bramer seemingly disappeared. Several staff members have made claims of unpaid wages and bounced checks following Bramer’s last appearance Thursday, Oct. 26. (The Stranger)
Open
  • A new coffee bar is now open in Bellevue’s Spring District. Dote Coffee Bar, located at 12125 NE Spring Blvd., offers small batch roasts alongside pastries like macarons and croissants. The shop is open Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (Downtown Bellevue Network)
Arts
  • Calling local musicians — the City of Seattle wants to know about your experience finding parking near music venues to load and unload equipment. Separate surveys are available for musicians + venue representatives. The surveys will be open until Thursday, Nov. 30.
Finance
  • Billionaires wanted this painting, but 54,538 everyday investors got it first — all thanks to Masterworks, the award-winning platform for investing in blue-chip art. Investors have benefited from 16 sales with returns including 17.8%, 21.5%, and 35.0%. Interested? 6AM City readers can skip the waitlist to join. †*
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Tech

*Cue robot voice*

City of Seattle now has an AI usage policy
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Don’t worry — a giant robot isn’t actually taking over our city. AI generated this image for us. | Image AI generated in Canva
Worried about artificial intelligence (AI) taking over the town? It seems so was the City of Seattle.

Okay, we’re being a little silly, but local government officials have created a new AI policy to help guard against the spread of misinformation, potential bias, privacy, and security in its operations.

The policy includes rules like:
  • No text or other types of media generated by AI will be released to the public without being reviewed by a human first (a process called “Human in the Loop”).
  • Anything produced by an AI program should be attributed as such.
  • City employees must consult the city’s Racial Equity Toolkit to make sure any outputs are free of discrimination.
  • No data protected by the city’s classification guidelines should be inputted into an AI program.
These policies align with President Joe Biden’s executive order that’s intended to help regulate AI within the US government.
Asked

Are you worried about AI usage?
A. Yes, it’s a powerful, new tool.
B. No, I think we’re taking proper precautions.
C. No, it’s power is overrated.
D. I’m not sure.
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The Wrap
 
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Ugh, one day in and I’m already bummed out by the 4 p.m. sunsets. I may put up Christmas lights early just to have something cheery to look at. Or I’ll just take notes from Gabe.
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