Jeff Bezos' AI Startup Aims To Build an 'Artificial General Engineer'

Slashdotby BeauHDJune 12, 2026tech

Jeff Bezos says his new AI startup, Prometheus, is working toward an "artificial general engineer" capable of helping design complex physical products such as robots, drugs, manufacturing systems, and rocket engines. The Verge reports: The NYT first reported on Prometheus last November, but now Bezos is sharing more information about the startup after a $12 billion funding round, putting the company at a $41 billion valuation. Bezos serves as co-CEO of Prometheus alongside Vik Bajaj, who co-foun

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Jeff Bezos' AI Startup Aims To Build an 'Artificial General Engineer'

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