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Jeff Bezos reportedly launches new AI startup with himself as CEO (www.theguardian.com)

submitted 3 days ago by Powderhorn@beehaw.org to c/technology@beehaw.org

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After stepping down as Amazon’s CEO four years ago, Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder and former chief executive of the online shopping company, is going to be a CEO again. This time, Bezos has appointed himself co-CEO of an AI startup called Project Prometheus, the New York Times reported, citing anonymous sources.

The startup, which will focus on developing AI for engineering and manufacturing in various fields, has already received $6.2bn in funding – more than many companies are able to raise in their lifetimes. Leading the company alongside Bezos is his co-founder and co-CEO Vik Bajaj, a celebrity tech executive in his own right. Bajaj is a physicist and chemist best known for his work at Google’s moonshot factory, X, where he founded the health startup Verily.

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[–] Megaman_EXE@beehaw.org 2 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I feel like we're probably screwed either way at this point. Everything seems to just be getting more expensive with no end in sight. Maybe it's me being bitter, but I would at least like to see the billionaires money burn a little lol. Unfortunately, no matter what happens they'll be ok, and everyone else suffers regardless, so idk.

[–] Celediel@slrpnk.net 2 points 1 day ago

Yup, we're cooked either way. Though it's better to rip the bandaid off quick, I suppose.

[–] HubertManne@piefed.social 3 points 2 days ago

yeah a bubble not popping is not great to. Living in an unhealthy economy is just slower.