The AI sector is experiencing explosive growth, resulting in a surge of billionaires and high company valuations. Currently, there are 498 AI 'unicorns' collectively valued at $2.7 trillion, with 100 founded after 2023. Over 1,300 AI startups are valued at $100 million or more, indicating vast potential in the field. Major investments in companies such as Anthropic, OpenAI, Anysphere, and Safe Superintelligence have led to significant financial gains for their founders, creating multi-billionaire status, at least on paper.
The AI boom has created a record-breaking wave of new billionaires and high company valuations in the past year at a rate unprecedented in history.
According to CB Insights, there are now 498 AI 'unicorns' with a combined value of $2.7 trillion, with 100 founded after 2023.
In total, more than 1,300 AI startups have been valued at $100 million or more, highlighting the immense growth in the sector.
Large rounds of capital for companies like Anthropic and OpenAI have created new paper fortunes, with several founders now multi-billionaires.
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