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What's up Mountain View! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why a Mountain View hotel is piloting AI to run its operations
  • Want in on Waymo's 2027 embedded software internship in Mountain View?
  • Mountain View drone firm just opened its stock to public investors

Also on today's calendar: JP Connolly Sep 23rd @Rooster's Comedy CL and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Is there anybody completely useless? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 85, low: 58.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 79 and low of 52 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Execs at new AI Hospitality Group give inside look at 'first AI-native operating company' (hoteldive.com) — An AI-focused hotel management startup is quietly testing its technology at The Ameswell Hotel in Mountain View, where software agents now handle many back-office tasks so staff can focus more on guests. For local travelers and hospitality workers, the project could preview how future Mountain View hotels operate with leaner teams, more automation, and potentially different roles for on-site employees.
   

• 2027 Embedded Software Engineer Intern Mountain View California (news-usa.today) — Waymo is recruiting BS and MS students for a 2027 embedded software engineering internship based at its Mountain View headquarters, working on safety‑critical autonomous driving systems. Local engineering students interested in low‑level, hardware‑integrated software can already apply, but should expect intense competition for this early entry into commercial self‑driving technology.
   

• Matternet Drone Delivery Begins Trading on OTCQB (dronelife.com) — A Mountain View-based drone delivery company, Matternet, has just begun trading its common stock on the OTCQB Venture Market under the ticker MTTN, opening investment access to local residents. The firm, which calls itself the only FAA type-certified drone delivery platform, plans to use the listing to fund next-generation technology and expand commercial operations in sectors like healthcare, food, and retail logistics.
   

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  • Los Altos History Museum hosts Mid-Autumn Festival (losaltosonline.com)
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Ok Mountain View! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: No because they can always be used as a bad example! (Thank you Gary M. for sending it in!)
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