Jeff Bezos is co-leading a new AI start-up called Project Prometheus, which focuses on artificial intelligence for engineering and manufacturing in sectors like computers, cars, and spacecraft. The company has secured $6.2 billion in funding, marking Bezos's first formal operational role since leaving Amazon in 2021.

Yann LeCun is leaving his position at Meta to start a new AI startup focused on advanced machine intelligence. He aims to develop systems that understand the physical world and utilize self-supervised learning to achieve this, distancing himself from the current emphasis on large language models.

Amp is separating from Sourcegraph to operate as its own research lab focused on advancing artificial intelligence in software development. The team aims to explore innovative solutions rather than just theorizing about the future. They emphasize practical deployment over academic discourse.

SafeHill, a Chicago-based cybersecurity firm formerly known as Tacticly, has raised $2.6 million in pre-seed funding led by Mucker Capital and Chingona Ventures. Co-founded by Hector Monsegur, a former black hat hacker, the company offers a continuous threat exposure management platform that combines AI-driven penetration testing with human validation.