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- Altrata reported the world’s billionaire count hit a record 3,795 in 2025.
- The count rose 8.2%, the biggest annual jump in five years.
- Combined billionaire wealth grew 12.8% to $15.1 trillion in 2025.
- Firms spending $30 million+ on AI outperformed peers by 23% market-cap growth in 2024-2025.
- Maya Imberg said AI fervor added 29 superbillionaires worth $4.1 trillion, widening the wealth gap.
