UW professor says real risk of artificial intelligence may already be here

AI researchers and leaders warn that the technology could pose an existential threat to humanity, but a University of Washington professor says the biggest danger won't look like a sci-fi movie.

UW professor says AI takeover unlikely, but concerns remain
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A former Anthropic researcher has sounded the alarm about the dangers of artificial intelligence, but one expert from the University of Washington says we should be looking at a much different danger.

Gates Foundation awards $540M to University of Washington health institute

The University of Washington received a $540.2 million, 10-year grant from the Gates Foundation to expand global health research and data collection.

UW astronomers map night sky for 10 years
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Astronomers at the University of Washington are leading a 10-year time lapse of the night sky to track potentially dangerous asteroids and investigate the mysteries of dark energy.

UW hosting US soccer players ahead FIFA World Cup match against Belgium

"Specifically, Seattle has been unbelievable in hosting us." We talk to USMNT players at the University of Washington as Team USA prepares to face Belgium at Seattle's final World Cup match.

Seattle police investigate shooting near UW campus

Police are investigating a shooting that left at least one person injured near the University of Washington campus early Thursday morning.

UW student murder suspect to undergo another competency exam

The man accused of fatally stabbing a University of Washington student will undergo another competency evaluation.

University of Washington broadcaster leaves Huskies for Tampa Bay Buccaneers role

After nine years as the “Voice of the Huskies," Tony Castricone is leaving his role at the University of Washington to become the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' new radio play-by-play announcer.

Thousands cross the purple carpet at UW graduation
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More than 7,500 University of Washington graduates celebrated their 151st commencement at Husky Stadium on Saturday, while Seattle University prepares for its ceremony today at Climate Pledge Arena.

Seattle's University of Washington honors slain student Juniper Blessing

University of Washington students and staff gathered to move a makeshift memorial honoring Juniper Blessing, a 19-year-old student who was murdered last month.

UW student concerned over 911 response to potential suspect sighting

A University of Washington senior who attempted to report a potential suspect sighting following a deadly stabbing says he was routed to voicemail instead of receiving an immediate police response.

New video details suspect’s actions before fatal UW student stabbing

King County prosecutors have released new security video detailing the movements of a murder suspect in the days and minutes leading up to the fatal stabbing of a University of Washington student.

Loved ones honor slain UW student Juniper Blessing

As prosecutors move forward with murder charges in the death of 19-year-old University of Washington student Juniper Blessing, her loved ones are asking the public to focus on her life, not her death.

Seattle's UW deadly stabbing suspect charged with murder

Christopher Leahy has been charged with first-degree murder with a deadly weapon enhancement. He's expected back in court on Thursday.

UW students honor Juniper Blessing, 19-year-old stabbed to death
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University of Washington students are continuing to pay tribute to Juniper Blessing, the 19-year-old who was murdered in an off-campus laundry room.

'Seattle News Weekly': Diving into UW stabbing incident

On this week's episode of the Seattle News Weekly podcast, David Rose and AJ Janavel sit down to discuss the top stories of the week in Seattle, from the UW stabbing incident to FIFA World Cup preparations.