Jeff Bezos’s Prometheus raised $12B at a $41B valuation to pursue an artificial general engineer capable of designing complex physical systems from jet engines to pharmaceuticals. The startup promises to compress design timelines dramatically while augmenting rather than replacing human engineers. Early reactions suggest this could reshape multiple industries.
Apple maintains that Siri is strictly a practical tool for tasks like reminders, directions, and device control, deliberately avoiding emotional support or companionship to prevent psychological dependency, privacy risks, and unrealistic expectations. This cautious philosophy sets it apart from rival AIs designed as digital friends.
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