3 h. ago Jeff Bezos reportedly launches new AI startup with himself as CEO

Former Amazon CEO to co-head Project Prometheus with tech executive Vik Bajaj, according to the New York TimesAfter stepping down as Amazon’s CEO four years ago, Jeff Bezos, the billionaire founder and former chief executive of the online shopping company, is going to be a CEO again. This time, Bezos has appointed himself co-CEO of an AI startup called Project Prometheus, the New York Times reported, citing anonymous sources.The startup, which will focus on developing AI for engineering and manufacturing in various fields, has already received $6.2bn in funding – more than many companies are able to raise in their lifetimes. Leading the company alongside Bezos is his co-founder and co-CEO Vik Bajaj, a celebrity tech executive in his own right. Bajaj is a physicist and chemist best known for his work at Google’s moonshot factory, X, where he founded the health startup Verily. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago Islamic State is back and using AI to recruit UK jihadists in ‘ambitious’ surge

The terrorist organisation is reportedly launched a new social media propaganda campaign, attempting to lure UK teenagers into its ranks with artificial intelligence

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12 h. ago Jeff Bezos's ex MacKenzie Scott contributes more than $700MILLION to 'historically black colleges'

Scott, 55, has given away $700 million since late September to more than a dozen Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as nonprofit organizations.

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43 h. ago 'Canny' Meghan Markle is 'professionally wooing' Amazon top boss Jeff Bezos after string of Netflix flops, insiders claim 

Netflix bosses are said to 'have noted' that the Duchess of Sussex appears to be professionally wooing billionaire Amazon boss Jeff Bezos.

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3 d. ago BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty faces 'formal investigation after receiving MORE complaints following bullying allegations'

A formal investigation into the BBC Breakfast presenter has reportedly been launched, after she faced a string of complaints and bullying allegations.

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3 d. ago Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin launches rocket carrying twin Nasa spacecraft to Mars

A huge New Glenn rocket successfully took off to place two spacecraft in orbit for a later boost to the red planetBlue Origin successfully launched its huge New Glenn rocket on Thursday with a pair of Nasa spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos’s company and Nasa are counting on to ferry people and supplies to the moon.The 321ft (98-meter) New Glenn blasted into the afternoon sky from the Cape Canaveral space force station, sending Nasa’s twin Mars orbiters on a long journey to the red planet. Liftoff was stalled for four days by inclement local weather as well as solar storms strong enough to paint the skies with auroras as far south as Florida. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Shocking moment disgraced former Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales is pelted with EGGS by protestor at launch of his new book as reports claim attacker was a RELATIVE

One egg struck Luis Rubiales on the back of his jacket as he tried to take evasive action, while another hit the Spaniard on his hand as he tried to swat it away.

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3 d. ago The huge win Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin just achieved with the launch of New Glenn rocket after solar storms delayed liftoff

An ecstatic Bezos watched the action from Launch Control

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5 d. ago Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner delete photos with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry from 70th birthday bash

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were guests at the star-studded 007-themed party held at Jeff Bezos’ sprawling Beverly Hills mansion

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5 d. ago Streeting denies plot to oust Starmer and condemns briefings from No 10

Health secretary says attacks on him from Downing Street ‘self-defeating’ after reports PM’s job could be under threatUK politics live – latest updatesWes Streeting has denied leading a plot to overthrow the prime minister and called for those briefing against him to be sacked, widening an extraordinary rift at the top of government. The health secretary condemned the “self-defeating” attacks on him coming from Downing Street and said they were indicative of a toxic culture inside No 10. He rebuked the senior aides who were behind the anonymous briefings and said they proved that “there are people around the prime minister who do not follow his model and style of leadership”. Streeting was responding to the Guardian’s report that Downing Street has launched an operation to protect Keir Starmer against a leadership challenge his allies believe could come from Streeting after the budget or May local elections. The prime minister’s closest allies insisted he would fight any “reckless” ...

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6 d. ago The man who made 70 look better than ever: Kris Jenner invites the plastic surgeon who gave her $100,000 facelift to her star

Sharing photos from the bash, held at Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's home, Kris was seen posing alongside her surgeon.

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7 d. ago Will Jeff Bezos become Meghan's billionaire backer? Duchess' new links with Amazon founder revealed, as royal expert claims he could be 'indispensable' to her 'ruthless ambitions'

According to royal biographer Richard Fitzwilliams, the Duchess has learned how the American businessman could benefit her endeavors and longs to get him on board.

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7 d. ago Bezos’s Blue Origin postpones second rocket launch over poor weather

Blue Origin says it is aiming for another attempt as soon as Wednesday as competition with Musk’s SpaceX intensifies Blue Origin, the space company owned by billionaire Jeff Bezos, was forced on Sunday to postpone the anticipated launch of its New Glenn rocket due to unfavorable weather conditions in Cape Canaveral, Florida.Rain and a ground system issue caused delays that were followed by cumulus cloud cover as the 88-minute launch window closed, leaving managers with the only option of pushing back the rocket’s planned second mission. Competition between Blue Origin and Elon Musk’s SpaceX has been intensifying in recent months. Continue reading...

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7 d. ago Meghan Markle claims she didn't wear a poppy on Remembrance weekend 'because they're not widely available'... despite husband Harry getting one

The Duchess attended the glitzy James Bond-themed party at Jeff Bezos 's $165million mansion on Remembrance weekend with the commemorative symbol noticeably missing from her glamorous outfit.

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8 d. ago Why cops came to Kris Jenner's 70th birthday party at Jeff Bezos's $165M mansion MULTIPLE times in one night

Kris Jenner's 70th birthday bash was so over the top that it had Beverly Hills neighbors dialing 911, multiple times in one night.

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8 d. ago Prince Harry and Meghan Markle attend Kris Jenner's James Bond 70th birthday party

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle stepped out to Jeff Bezos' lavish mansion complex as they attended a star-studded 70th birthday party for Kris Jenner in Miami

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8 d. ago Meghan Markle and Prince Harry lead star parade at Kris Jenner's 70th birthday bash held at Jeff Bezos' $165M mansion in Beverly Hills

Kris, who celebrated turning 60 with a party inspired by The Great Gatsby, is said to have opted for 007 this year as a play on the number 70, via Page Six .

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1 week ago Meghan turns to famous friends to help sell her As Ever range: Royal sets up her first 'shop' in wealthy pal's bookstore on day her return to acting was revealed

When the Montecito-based Duchess of Sussex first launched As Ever in April, products reportedly sold out within the hour, but fast-forward to today, and the brand appears to have taken a turn for the worse.

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1 week ago Huge search launched after reports of body seen in River Taff

Emergency services were called to reports of a body being seen in the River Taff on Tuesday evening

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1 week ago Shein bans 'childlike' sex dolls and threatens to reveal names of anyone who bought one following outcry in France

The investigations were launched after France's anti-fraud unit reported on Saturday that Shein was selling 'sex dolls with a childlike appearance'.

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