Overview
- The New York Times reports Bezos will co-lead Project Prometheus with Vik Bajaj, marking his first operational executive role since leaving Amazon in 2021.
- Project Prometheus is described as building AI for the physical economy, with applications in computers, automobiles and aerospace.
- The venture has reportedly raised roughly $6.2 billion, including funding from Bezos, placing it among the most well-capitalized early-stage AI startups.
- The company has recruited nearly 100 employees, including researchers from OpenAI, DeepMind and Meta, according to the reports.
- Details remain scarce as the company operates in stealth, and outlets note they have not independently verified the NYT account; Bezos and representatives did not immediately comment, and a sparse LinkedIn page lists locations in San Francisco, London and Zurich.