Elon Musk contributed $310 billion to the group's growth, representing about 40% of the total increase for the tech index. The surge in wealth was driven by the AI boom, leaving other billionaire categories behind in what market observers describe as a K-shaped divergence of global riches.
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Tech Billionaires Gain Record $845B Against $62B Non Tech Loss
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A group of roughly 100 individuals dominating the artificial intelligence and software sectors saw their combined assets rise to $4.6 trillion through September. This cohort of tech leaders added a record $845 billion to their collective net worth during that period, contrasting sharply with the rest of the world's ultra-wealthy, who saw their fortunes decline by $62 billion.
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