Jeff Bezos’ AI startup Prometheus is developing an “artificial general engineer” after raising $12 billion at a $41 billion valuation. The tools target AI-powered design assistance for robotics, drug development, manufacturing and other physical product sectors.
Bezos tells the NYT that Blue Origin is a perfect example of a company that could benefit from the tools Prometheus is building.
Bezos says the startup will work toward developing an “artificial general engineer.”
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