This week: What should Liverpool FC fans expect from Jeff Bezos as a member of the storied club's new minority ownership group? We consult the Amazon leadership principles for the answer. Plus, a tip and an SEC filing lead to a scoop on a former Meta AI director's new startup, the GeekWire Editorial Board convenes to decide whether Dave Clark's Auger stays on the GeekWire 200 after moving its HQ to Dallas, and Microsoft quietly semi-retires its AI blob.

Bezos and Liverpool FC

Group including Jeff Bezos buys minority stake in Liverpool FC, with option to become controlling owner — CNBC
Liverpool: FSG sell minority stake to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos-backed consortium led by Amit Bhatia — Sky Sports
Bezos, Bhatia buy a stake in Liverpool: What does it mean for the club and FSG? — ESPN
Bezos, Bhatia, Saverin buy Liverpool stake at $7 billion valuation — Sportico
The Redmen TV — independent Liverpool FC fan channel

Noosphere and the Form D

Ex-Meta AI research director raises $10.25M from Trilogy and Madrona for stealth physical AI startup
Kevin T. Carlberg — founder's research site

Auger and the GeekWire 200

Microsoft and Mico

Farewell, Mico: Microsoft's cute little AI blob is going the way of Bob
Microsoft starts merging its Copilot consumer and business apps in advance of 'Super App' rollout

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Bezos and Liverpool FC, a Meta vet's AI startup, Auger's Dallas move, and the demise of Microsoft's AI blob

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Bezos and Liverpool FC, a Meta vet's AI startup, Auger's Dallas move, and the demise of Microsoft's AI blob