Microsoft changes tone on new Bing chatbot | Tech Moves

Zillow says flexible work strategy reduces attrition, boosts productivity  ADVERTISEMENT [GeekWire]( SPONSOR MESSAGE: Nominations are open for the 2023 GeekWire Awards: [Submit nominations now for the 2023 GeekWire Awards, taking place May 18th at the Showbox Sodo in Seattle.]( TODAY'S TOP STORIES Microsoft said Wednesday that its new AI-powered Bing chatbot technology is “not a replacement or substitute for the search engine, rather a tool to better understand and make sense of the world.” - That’s a change in tone from the company’s messaging last week when it unveiled the tech, and follows [several news reports]( highlighting queries that prompted wrong and sometimes even argumentative responses from the new Bing. [Read more](. Zillow Group is receiving four times as many applicants per job posting compared to 2019, thanks in part to its [flexible work policy]( implemented in the early stages of the pandemic. - The Seattle-based company leaned into a work-from-home model early in the pandemic. That bet has paid off, according to CEO Rich Barton. [Read more](. - Zillow reported its Q4 earnings Wednesday, beating expectations with $435 million in revenue. Barton said he’s optimistic about the outlook for 2023, but added “we aren’t out of the woods yet when it comes to the macro economy.” [Read more.]( Tech Moves: - T-Mobile’s tech chief is retiring; CrowdCow and Curi Bio name new CEOs; [and more key personnel changes across PNW tech](. Mobile gaming company Lightfox Games raised $6 million in fresh capital to help fuel development of a new game. - Founded in 2019 and led by former Z2 employees, Lightfox is the Seattle-based studio behind the 2021 mobile game "Knight’s Edge," (above) previously known as "Super Battle League." [Read more](. All eyes are on Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez after his breakout rookie season. - The ⚾️ hype is heating up for J-Rod. The young slugger is the cover athlete on the EA Sports video game [“MLB Tap Sports Baseball 2023.”]( - For more analog-minded fans, he’s also the star for [Topps trading cards.]( Thanks for reading, and have a great day. — GeekWire managing editor Taylor Soper, taylor@geekwire.com, and GeekWire reporter Kurt Schlosser, kurt@geekwire.com. SPONSOR MESSAGE [2023 GeekWire Awards Nominations are open through March 3rd!]( The 2023 GeekWire Awards, taking place May 18th at the Showbox Sodo in Seattle, recognize amazing entrepreneurs, innovators, educators, deal makers and non-profit leaders across more than a dozen categories. [Submit nominations here!]( LATEST HEADLINES [Get a reality check on quantum computing vs. ‘Quantumania’ in Marvel’s latest movie]( [Zillow CEO says company is attracting talent at a ‘much greater rate’ thanks to flexible work model]( [Microsoft now says AI-powered Bing chatbot is ‘not a replacement or substitute for the search engine’]( [More news outlets get caught up in nasty conversations with Bing chatbot over facts]( [Lightfox, the Seattle-based mobile game developer behind ‘Knight’s Edge,’ raises $6M]( [Tech Moves: T-Mobile tech leader to retire; Curi Bio and CrowdCow appoint CEOs; and more]( [Zillow Group beats Q4 estimates with $435M in revenue]( GEEKWORK: TODAY'S TECH JOBS - [Remitly: Senior Software Engineer, Fraud Prevention]( - [INRIX: Vice President, Sales – Public Sector]( - [Remitly: Engineering Manager, Lending]( - [GeekWire: GeekWire Advertising Project Manager]( - [MedBridge: Software Engineer III (Back end)]( [FIND MORE JOBS ON GEEKWORK]( [HIRING? BUY A FEATURED LISTING TO APPEAR HERE]( [About GeekWire]( [Contact Us]( [Advertise]( Copyright © 2023 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](