In November, Jeff Bezos revealed his plans to co-found Prometheus, a company that aims to push the boundaries of 'physical AI', bringing deep learning principles into robotics and manufacturing. The startup recently secured an impressive $12 billion in funding, putting it on track to become a major player in the tech landscape.

Speaking with CNBC, Bezos highlighted the compute-intensive nature of their work, explaining that much of this new capital will be invested in data creation. This is no small feat, as he noted, “what we’re doing is very compute-intensive.”

Their ultimate goal? To develop an 'artificial general engineer'—a tool designed to accelerate the invention process across various industries. Bezos drew parallels from ancient history, suggesting that inventions like the plow and steam engine have shaped our societal wealth, and Prometheus seeks to expedite this cycle of innovation.

With a robust team of 150 employees and significant backing from major financial institutions, it’s clear that Bezos is setting his sights on nothing less than transforming how we approach technological advancements. The question remains: will Prometheus succeed in its ambitious mission?