Prometheus, backed by Jeff Bezos, secures $12 billion to develop an artificial general engineer for the physical world

Prometheus, a venture linked to Jeff Bezos, disclosed a $12 billion fundraising round. The funds will support the creation of an artificial general engineer for the physical world. The project aims to build a system capable of a wide range of engineering tasks. The technology is intended to operate without task‑specific programming. Bezos’s involvement signals confidence in the commercial potential of such a machine. If realized, the engineer could transform manufacturing, construction, and logistics. The company intends to use the capital to begin development immediately. Stakeholders will watch for prototype progress in the coming years.