News Summary

Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder of Amazon, has taken on the role of co-CEO at a new AI startup named Project Prometheus. This marks his first operational role since stepping down as Amazon’s CEO in 2021. Alongside him as co-CEO is Vik Bajaj, a noted physicist and chemist. Project Prometheus, which aims to develop AI technologies for engineering and manufacturing, has already amassed $6.2 billion in funding, making it one of the best-funded early-stage startups globally. The company has quickly recruited 100 employees, some from significant firms like OpenAI, DeepMind, and Meta. While specific details about the startup’s location and technology remain undisclosed, the venture highlights a renewed interest in AI applications across various industries.