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[The number of billionaires in the world reaches a new high, and the AI ​​craze has spurred the growth of billionaire wealth] August 30th, according to a recent report on the US Fortune magazine website, the latest report of Altrata, a wealth intelligence company, shows that the number of billionaires in the world will reach 3,795 in 2025, setting a record high; the total wealth of billionaires increased by 12.8% year-on-year, reaching 15.1 trillion US dollars, also setting a new record. This number is close to a quarter of the total market value of the S&P 500 index constituent stocks in the United States. Among these billionaires, 29 have assets exceeding $50 billion, including Larry Page, Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. Specifically, the AI ​​investment boom is the main driving force for the growth of billionaire wealth. The net worth of many tycoons in the technology field has increased significantly with the expansion of corporate artificial intelligence business. Billionaires are most likely to allocate wealth in the two areas of sports and charity, with 201 people owning sports groups or investing in sports franchises. The report pointed out that investing in sports teams in professional events can not only demonstrate the scale of wealth, but also expand social circles through this channel. Investing in philanthropy has become one of the ways billionaires use their wealth and social influence to give back to society and promote innovation in certain areas. (CCTV Finance)