Taylor Swift joins the elite club of billionaires, marking the onset of her “billionaire era,” while Elon Musk reclaims his title as the world’s wealthiest individual. Swift makes her debut on the list with an estimated wealth of $1.2 billion, fueled by her Eras Tour and earnings from re-recording her albums.
The list of Hurun Global Rich Report, now boasting 3,279 billionaires, up from 3,112 the previous year, showcases a 5% increase in billionaire numbers and a 9% surge in total wealth, representing 73 countries and 2,435 companies.
Notably, AI technology emerges as the primary wealth driver, with over half of the new wealth attributed to its surge. Rupert Hoogewerf, Hurun’s chairman, highlights the significant role of AI in wealth growth, spotlighting notable figures like Jensen Huang of Nvidia.
China maintains its lead with 814 billionaires despite a reduction of 155 individuals, while the United States witnessed an increase of 109 billionaires, totaling 800. India nearly doubled its billionaire count compared to the United Kingdom, with an addition of 84 billionaires.
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