Jeff Bezos Takes Co-CEO Role at Project Prometheus: $6.2 Billion AI Startup Focusing on Engineering and Manufacturing

Nov 17, 2025 11:15 pm CST

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos returns to an operational role as co-CEO of Project Prometheus, a new AI startup with $6.2 billion in funding. The venture focuses on artificial intelligence for engineering and manufacturing of computers, automobiles, and spacecraft, hiring top talent from OpenAI, DeepMind, and Meta as it enters the competitive AI market.