Elon Musk Calls Jeff Bezos "Copycat" Following Launch of $6.2 Billion AI Venture Project Prometheus

Nov 18, 2025 02:10 pm CST

Elon Musk has reignited his rivalry with Jeff Bezos by calling him a "copycat" after Bezos announced Project Prometheus, a new $6.2 billion AI venture focused on engineering and manufacturing. This continues their long-standing competition across multiple tech domains including space exploration, satellite internet, and now artificial intelligence, with Bezos returning to an operational role for the first time since stepping down as Amazon CEO.