8 of the world's 10 richest people have seen their wealth drop this year as AI jitters grow

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has seen his wealth drop $12 billion so far in 2026.

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• Only two of the world's 10 richest people have grown their fortunes this year as AI concerns mount.
• Oracle's Larry Ellison has taken a $47 billion hit, while Amazon's Jeff Bezos is down $15 billion.
• Elon Musk and Jim Walton have bucked the trend thanks to the soaring value of their key holdings.

All but two of the world's 10 wealthiest people...