Benzingaยท2025-11-18 04:24Core Insights - Elon Musk criticized Jeff Bezos's new startup, Project Prometheus, labeling him a "copycat" in a social media post, highlighting the competitive nature between their companies [2][3] Group 1: Project Prometheus - Project Prometheus is Jeff Bezos's latest venture focused on developing AI tools for various sectors including automotive, space, and robotics, with reported funding of $6.2 billion [3] - The startup has attracted talent from major tech companies, including Meta Platforms and OpenAI, indicating a strong recruitment strategy [3] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Musk and Bezos are direct competitors, with Musk's SpaceX and Bezos's Blue Origin both operating in the aerospace sector, and Project Prometheus potentially competing with Musk's xAI [2] - Bezos's backing of Slate Auto, which aims to launch an affordable electric vehicle pickup truck, positions it as a competitor to Tesla [2] Group 3: Tesla's Position - Musk defended Tesla against criticism regarding its AI spending, stating that the company has not prioritized spending in AI training for Full Self-Driving (FSD) as it was not a limiting factor [6] - Tesla's stock showed positive momentum, with a 1.13% increase to $408.92 at the end of the regular trading session and a further 0.30% rise in after-hours trading [6]