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Jeff Bezos’ AI Lab Poaches xAI Cofounder to Boost Manufacturing AI
The Wire·April 7, 2026
Jeff Bezos’ AI startup, Project Prometheus, has hired Kyle Kozic, a cofounder of xAI and former OpenAI engineer, to focus on AI infrastructure aimed at improving manufacturing. This move highlights ongoing talent reshuffling in the AI sector as well-funded startups compete for top AI experts. The project is led by Bezos and former Google executive Vikram Bajaj.