Jeff Bezos' AI venture, Project Prometheus, has quietly made its first major acquisition since its inception. The startup, backed by a whopping $6.2 billion in funding from none other than Bezos himself, has taken over General Agents, an agentic AI firm founded by Vik Bajaj and Sherjil Ozair.
Bajaj, who previously co-founded Alphabet's health sciences company Verily, had been working closely with Bezos on Project Prometheus, a venture aimed at developing AI systems that can support the manufacturing of computers, cars, and even spacecraft. The project has already brought on over 100 employees, including several former General Agents colleagues.
The acquisition of General Agents has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, particularly in the realm of computer agents, which are AI tools capable of automating daily tasks across different apps. General Agents' flagship product, Ace, is a real-time computer pilot that can take over a computer and carry out actions based on user prompts.
While details about Project Prometheus remain limited, sources suggest that Bezos and Bajaj will serve as co-CEOs of the venture. The dinner hosted by Bajaj in June, which included several high-profile guests, including former Nvidia researcher Kamyar Azizzadenesheli, has been seen as a key moment in shaping the project's direction.
However, not everyone is pleased with the acquisition. Harsha Abegunasekara, CEO of Donely, a rival firm to General Agents, has expressed concerns that Bezos' involvement could give his company an unfair edge in the market. "There is something important there for Prometheus to get the entire company," Abegunasekara says. "What General Agents really cracked early on is speed—Ace runs on your computer at light speed."
As Project Prometheus continues to grow and expand its reach, one thing is clear: Jeff Bezos' AI venture is set to shake up the tech industry in a big way.
Bajaj, who previously co-founded Alphabet's health sciences company Verily, had been working closely with Bezos on Project Prometheus, a venture aimed at developing AI systems that can support the manufacturing of computers, cars, and even spacecraft. The project has already brought on over 100 employees, including several former General Agents colleagues.
The acquisition of General Agents has sent shockwaves through the tech industry, particularly in the realm of computer agents, which are AI tools capable of automating daily tasks across different apps. General Agents' flagship product, Ace, is a real-time computer pilot that can take over a computer and carry out actions based on user prompts.
While details about Project Prometheus remain limited, sources suggest that Bezos and Bajaj will serve as co-CEOs of the venture. The dinner hosted by Bajaj in June, which included several high-profile guests, including former Nvidia researcher Kamyar Azizzadenesheli, has been seen as a key moment in shaping the project's direction.
However, not everyone is pleased with the acquisition. Harsha Abegunasekara, CEO of Donely, a rival firm to General Agents, has expressed concerns that Bezos' involvement could give his company an unfair edge in the market. "There is something important there for Prometheus to get the entire company," Abegunasekara says. "What General Agents really cracked early on is speed—Ace runs on your computer at light speed."
As Project Prometheus continues to grow and expand its reach, one thing is clear: Jeff Bezos' AI venture is set to shake up the tech industry in a big way.
I'm loving the idea of Project Prometheus integrating Ace with their systems - it's like having your own personal computer pilot, lol. But I can see why Harsha from Donely would be worried about Bezos' involvement giving his company an unfair advantage... it could get messy in the market.
It'll be cool to see how this partnership shapes the future of AI development. I'm all about innovation, so I'm hyped for what Project Prometheus has in store for us.
. On one hand, it's awesome that General Agents is getting some serious backing from Bezos and Bajaj - $6.2 billion is no joke 
. But at the same time, I can see why Donely CEO Abegunasekara might be worried about unfair competition 
. Project Prometheus does seem to have a solid plan in place with its focus on speed and automating daily tasks 
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like whats wrong with throwing that kinda cash around? i think its awesome that general agents is getting picked up by project prometheus, cant wait to see what kind of innovations come out of this partnership 
I wonder if we're witnessing a shift in the way companies operate and who gets to call the shots... 
? sure, there are some rivals out there gettin a little salty about it 
, but i think Bezos' $$$ and expertise are gonna make all the difference in the end 
, so i'm curious to see how that plays out. either way, this is shapin up to be a wild ride! 
. This Bezos guy, he's like a billionaire robot whisperer or something. Project Prometheus is like some top-secret government lab, but instead of making missiles, they're creating computer agents that can automate everything 
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. On one hand, it's amazing to see how quickly this startup took off with $6.2 billion backing 
about Project Prometheus getting an unfair edge in the market. With General Agents' flagship product Ace being able to automate tasks at lightning speed 
️, it could give Bezos' venture a significant advantage over competitors.
. One thing is for sure: we can expect some major shake-ups in the tech industry as Bezos' AI venture gains momentum 
!
can't wait to see what Bezos & Bajaj come up with next! 
. and can we talk about the funding? $6.2 billion is wild 
. Either way, it's gonna be interesting to see how this plays out. I mean, who needs world domination when you can have faster computer pilots?