Bezos Warns Against Data Center Bans, Backs $12B Physical AI Startup Prometheus

Executive Briefing

• Argues AI resembles a knife — a neutral tool whose harm depends on the user, not the technology itself
• Opposes regulatory calls to restrict data center construction as a solution to AI risks
• Serves as co-CEO of Prometheus, a physical AI startup that just closed a $12 billion funding round
• Signals Bezos is deepening personal involvement in AI beyond Amazon's existing infrastructure bets