Bezos's AI Venture, AI in Investing, and Google's African AI Push
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Bezos's AI Venture, AI in Investing, and Google's African AI Push

E218 • Nov 17, 2025 • 11 mins

In this episode, Bob introduces the latest developments in AI, starting with Project Prometheus, where Jeff Bezos joins as co-CEO and the project secures significant funding. The discussion moves to Public's launch of an AI-powered brokerage and its future ambitions, alongside regulatory concerns and expert advice on AI's role in investing. Bob explores the AI-driven memory chip shortage, its market impact, and the role of High-Bandwidth Memory in industry recovery. The episode also covers global effects and predictions for memory chip supply and pricing. Finally, Bob highlights Google's investment in Africa's AI infrastructure and partnerships. The episode concludes with a summary and sign-off.

Key Points

  • Jeff Bezos is stepping back into an operational role as co-chief executive officer of the AI startup Project Prometheus, which has secured $6.2 billion in funding.
  • Public is launching an AI-powered brokerage service designed to research, build, and manage investment portfolios, introducing features like personalized ETFs and an AI-powered wealth manager.
  • A looming memory chip shortage driven by the increased demand for AI computing could impact the supply and pricing for consumer electronics and automotive industries.
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