Elon Musk Criticizes Jeff Bezos’ AI Startup Prometheus as ’Copycat’ Amid Tech Rivalry
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos unveiled Prometheus, his most ambitious AI project to date, sparking immediate backlash from Elon Musk. The Tesla CEO dismissed the industrial-focused AI startup as a "copycat," reigniting their long-standing feud. Bezos' venture has secured $6.2 billion in funding, including personal investment, targeting automation in manufacturing and aerospace.
While Musk's Grok specializes in conversational AI, Prometheus carves a distinct niche in physical-world applications. The divergence highlights competing visions for AI's role in enterprise versus consumer spheres. Neither project currently involves cryptocurrency integration, though industry observers note blockchain's potential role in future AI data verification systems.