"Jeff Bezos, Amazon's founder and one of the world's most influential tech pioneers, is officially returning to hands-on leadership as co-CEO of a new artificial intelligence (AI) venture called Project Prometheus, The New York Times reported, citing three people familiar with the company. This marks Bezos's most significant operational role since he stepped down as Amazon's chief executive in 2021."
"Bezos is making a comeback as co-CEO, to be exact: alongside Vik Bajaj, whose LinkedIn profile identifies him as co-CEO and co-founder of Project Prometheus. Bajaj is a former director of GoogleX, the so-called "Moonshot Factory," where he worked closely with Google co-founder Sergey Brin on efforts including the self-driving car that became Waymo. The Times reported that the new startup has $6.2 billion in funding, including some from Bezos himself."
"Project Prometheus is still in stealth mode, but its focus is emerging: the practical application of AI to manufacturing and engineering across computing, automotive, and aerospace sectors. The name, drawn from Greek mythology, refers to the Titan who brought fire to humanity-symbolizing both inspiration and potential peril, themes at the heart of ongoing global debates about artificial intelligence's risks and rewards."
Jeff Bezos is returning to hands-on leadership as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI venture co-led by Vik Bajaj. The startup reportedly has $6.2 billion in funding, including contributions from Bezos, and remains low-profile about founding details and base of operations. Bajaj brings experience from GoogleX and work with Sergey Brin on projects including the self-driving car that became Waymo. Project Prometheus will target practical applications of AI for engineering and manufacturing across computing, automotive, and aerospace, with ties to Bezos' Blue Origin. The name evokes both innovation and potential peril amid debates about AI's risks and rewards.
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