'I think these people are just wrong': Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he believes AI will bring in multiple golden ages, and actually create new jobs to replace those lost to the tech

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Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:10:00 +0000

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Jeff Bezos again slams those who think AI will be the end of us all.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Jeff Bezos says AI can bring in "multiple golden ages" "I think these people are just wrong, Amazon founder says on AI naysayers His new firm Prometheus raises $12bn in new funding in its attempt to build an "artificial general engineer" Amazon founder and former CEO Jeff Bezos has once again looked to play down the effects AI could have on the global job market, insisting the technology can instead bring in "multiple golden ages".

The people who are jumping to the conclusion that the jobs are all going to
go away...I think these people are just wrong, Bezos, the worlds fourth-richest person, told the Financial Times . Were in the middle of multiple golden ages right now, certainly with AI," he added, "But I think
its true of space also, and other areas like biotech...I think youre going to see a whole bunch of incredible miracles unfold here in the next decade. Latest Videos From Watch full video here: Everything has to do with AI Bezos was speaking at an event for his new firm, Promotheus , which looks to use AI to revolutionize manufacturing and engineering, and recently raised $12 billion at a $41 billion valuation.

Bezos himself was a major contributor for the new funds, with the likes of JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and BlackRock also investing. You may like
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All of the things that I work on today have something to do with AI, Bezos told the FT , noting that his Blue Origin spacecraft firm, is a perfect example of a company that would be greatly benefited by Prometheus tools.

The company is looking to build what it calls an artificial general engineer services and software which would be capable of automating the design and manufacturing of complex physical systems. It see anything from jet engines
to new drugs as being covered by the potential, and could therefore have a major impact on engineering jobs. Are you a pro? Subscribe to our newsletter Sign up to the TechRadar Pro newsletter to get all the top news, opinion, features and guidance your business needs to succeed! Contact me with news
and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. (Image credit: Blue Origin) And despite widespread concerns over the impact AI is already having on human jobs, Bezos said he believes the technology will in fact create a labour shortage, which will then lead to the creation of a host of new jobs.

At root, all civilisational wealth is driven by invention. Six thousand years ago, somebody invented the plough, and we all got wealthier, Bezos said.

This is not the first time Bezos has looked to play up the importance of AI, and convince us of its transformational impact instead. What to read next 'AI creates jobs': Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang once again says workers have nothing
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In May 2025, he told CNBC that naysayer around AI "are dead wrong, noting that, Whats really going to happen is that (AI) is going to elevate all of these people.

Bezos also predicted AI will help boost productivity, and could even lead to deflation as the cost of goods and services falls - but that this could only happen if, we let this technology play out and dont hamstring it with regulation too early.

He also rejected the idea that AI coding tools could be a threat to software engineers, stating the technology could actually help them be more productive by spotting issues and solving problems. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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