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Jeff Bezos in talks to raise $128 billion fund to transform companies with AI

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Mr Jeff Bezos' fund would invest in or acquire manufacturing companies and infuse them with artificial intelligence.

Mr Jeff Bezos’ fund would invest in or acquire manufacturing companies and infuse them with artificial intelligence.

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- Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is in early discussions with investors in the Middle East and Asia to raise US$100 billion (S$128 billion) for a fund to invest in or acquire manufacturing companies and infuse them with artificial intelligence.

The investment fund would operate alongside his new AI start-up, Project Prometheus, according to three people familiar with the talks.

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