AI boom creates 45 new billionaires in Forbes 2026 ranking
The latest Forbes 2026 ranking features 45 new billionaires who have amassed their wealth in the field of artificial intelligence. There are now 86 AI-related billionaires worldwide, with a combined net worth estimated at approximately $2.9 trillion.
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The wealthiest newcomer is Edwin Chen, founder of Surge AI, with a net worth of around $18 billion. Entrepreneurs from companies such as Mistral AI, MiniMax, ElevenLabs, Perplexity, alongside developers of data center infrastructure and model training, have also significantly increased their fortunes.
Tech giants like Elon Musk, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, and Jensen Huang remain the primary beneficiaries of the AI boom, maintaining their pivotal roles in advancing the industry.
