Global billionaire ranks swell to record 3,795, with AI-driven fortunes funneled into teams and giving
A new report from Altrata shows the world's billionaire population reached 3,795 in 2025, with combined wealth up 12.8% to $15.1 trillion. AI investments were the primary source of new wealth, and many of the ultra-rich, including Jeff Bezos, are channeling money into sports team ownership and charitable foundations. About 201 billionaires, or 5%, hold stakes in sports franchises, viewing them as trophy assets and social connectors.
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