Project Prometheus is developing AI tools tailored for complex, real-world physical systems, a field that aligns with Bezos's long-standing interest in space, engineering and advanced manufacturing

The AI boom has already minted a string of new billionaires and made the rich richer; 20 of the world’s wealthiest including Larry Ellison, Jensen Huang and Mark Zuckerberg have added $450 billion to their fortunes since the start of this year, many of which are tied to share jumps from AI-related announcements, Forbes reported last month.