Jeff Bezos: News
Amazon kills platform paying humans for tasks AI couldn't do
Amazon has announced the closure of its 21-year-old crowdsourced work platform, Mechanical Turk. The decision comes after a regular evaluation of its programs and services.
OpenAI has secret email that lets staff reach Altman directly
OpenAI has an unconventional internal system, dubbed "friction," that allows employees to flag workplace issues directly to CEO Sam Altman and other top executives.
Jeff Bezos is buying a stake in Liverpool FC
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to finalizing a deal to acquire a one-third stake in Liverpool Football Club.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nearing Liverpool stake purchase: Reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to finalizing a deal for a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool FC, according to Sky News.
Snap co-founder erases $550M medical debt for Californians
Snap co-founder Evan Spiegel and his wife, supermodel Miranda Kerr, have donated millions to wipe out $550 million in medical debt for over 261,000 Californians.
Jeff Bezos to sell $4B worth of Amazon shares
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has filed plans to sell around 15 million shares in the tech giant.
Amazon plans to launch over 5,100 satellites for mobile connectivity
Amazon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate a new network of 5,105 satellites.
Jeff Bezos has invested in this £2B UK AI start-up
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, and the UK government have invested in a £2 billion British artificial intelligence (AI) start-up called CuspAI.
Jeff Bezos's ex-wife donates $20M to mental health non-profit
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has made a historic donation of $20 million to Active Minds.
Wally Funk, oldest woman to fly to space, dies
Wally Funk, a pioneering aviator and the oldest woman to fly into space, has passed away at the age of 87.
Meet the IIT-Bombay grad who turned down Meta's $1M job
Rishabh Agarwal, a graduate from IIT Bombay and an AI researcher, has turned down a lucrative job offer from Meta.
Blue Origin to raise $10B at $130B valuation: Report
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, is reportedly looking to raise $10 billion in its first-ever external funding round.
Why did Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket blow up?
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is still investigating the cause of its New Glenn rocket's explosion on May 28.
This $25,000 EV is America's cheapest truck
Slate, a start-up backed by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has announced pricing for its first electric truck.
Trump mocked Bezos, Zuckerberg's attempts to win him, book reveals
In a new book by New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan, it has been revealed that Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos tried to win over the US President Donald Trump after his 2024 election victory.
Musk is now worth more than next 4 billionaires combined
Elon Musk's net worth has crossed the $1 trillion mark for the first time, thanks to SpaceX's successful stock market debut.
Jeff Bezos's AI start-up raises $12B at $41B valuation
Prometheus, a physical artificial intelligence (AI) start-up co-founded by Jeff Bezos and Vik Bajaj, has raised $12 billion in its second funding round.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin faces major setback after rocket explosion
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is facing a major setback after a rocket explosion damaged its launchpad.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket explodes during test
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, suffered a major setback when its New Glenn mega-rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Blue Origin can fly its New Glenn rocket again
Blue Origin's latest mega-rocket, the New Glenn, has been given the green light by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to resume its flight operations.
Bezos thinks Melania Trump documentary was a 'good business decision'
Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, has defended the company's controversial documentary on US First Lady Melania Trump.
Met Gala: History behind Lauren Sanchez's 'Madame X' inspired dress
Lauren Sanchez Bezos, the honorary chair of the 2026 Met Gala, made a striking appearance in a Schiaparelli gown inspired by John Singer Sargent's famous portrait Madame X.
Why were hundreds of 'urine' bottles placed inside Met museum?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art staff was caught off guard when they found hundreds of bottles filled with what seemed to be urine.
'I'm so confused...': Actor slams celebrities attending Bezos-sponsored Met Gala
Hollywood actor Taraji P. Henson has openly criticized celebrities for attending the 2026 Met Gala, which is sponsored by billionaire couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez.
When, where to watch Met Gala 2026 in India
The Met Gala 2026 is set to take place on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Met Gala: Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sánchez spent $10M to co-host event
Billionaire couple Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez have paid at least $10 million to co-host the upcoming Met Gala, Page Six confirmed.
Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez to host Met Gala pre-party
Jeff Bezos and his partner, Lauren Sanchez, are set to host a private pre-party for the upcoming Met Gala on Saturday night, reported Variety.
Met Gala 2026: Theme, co-chairs, guest list, where to watch
The 2026 Met Gala is set to take place on May 4 at the Metropolitan Museum of Art's new Conde Nast Galleries.
Jeff Bezos's AI start-up raises $10B at $38B valuation
Project Prometheus, an artificial intelligence (AI) lab co-led by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has raised $10 billion in a new funding round.
Jeff Bezos's AI venture seeks $10B funding at $38B valuation
Jeff Bezos's artificial intelligence (AI) venture, Project Prometheus, is on the verge of securing a massive $10 billion in funding. If successful, this would value the start-up at an impressive $38 billion.
Setback for Blue Origin! Customer satellite put in wrong orbit
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, has suffered a major setback with its New Glenn rocket.
Bezos-Musk rivalry intensifies as Blue Origin achieves rocket reuse
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, has successfully reused a booster from its heavy-lift New Glenn rocket for the first time.
Amazon is developing AI smartphone: What to expect
Amazon is planning to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device, according to Reuters.
Uber co-founder joins growing billionaire exodus from California
Travis Kalanick, the billionaire co-founder of Uber, has announced his move from California to Texas.
Hip-hop legend Dr. Dre joins billionaires list
Legendary hip-hop artist and producer Dr. Dre has officially joined the billionaire club, according to the newly released Forbes 2026 Billionaires List.
Sergey Brin joins Bezos, Zuckerberg in Miami with $51M mansion
Google co-founder Sergey Brin is reportedly the new owner of a $51 million waterfront mansion in Miami.
Bezos's Blue Origin goes 'all-in' to beat SpaceX to Moon
Jeff Bezos's space venture, Blue Origin, is going all out to win the Moon race against SpaceX.
Washington Post CEO quits after axing one-third of staff
Will Lewis, the publisher and chief executive officer of The Washington Post, has resigned from his position.
Amazon plans $200B AI push as Washington Post trims workforce
Amazon has announced plans to invest a whopping $200 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in 2026.
Shashi Tharoor's son Ishaan among 300 fired from Washington Post
The Washington Post has laid off over 300 journalists and staff, more than a third of its editorial workforce.
Deepak Chopra to Anurag Kashyap: Indians mentioned in Epstein files
The US Department of Justice has released a significant number of emails, court documents, victim testimonies, third-party recollections, photos, and videos related to five different cases involving the disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.