Mark Zuckerberg Becomes Second-Richest Person in the World

Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg has officially joined the ranks of the ultra-elite $200 billion club, becoming only the third individual in history to reach this milestone. This surge in Zuckerberg’s wealth follows a dramatic rise in Meta’s stock price, driven by the company’s focus on AI, virtual reality and its dominance in social media.

As of today, Zuckerberg’s net worth has surpassed $200 billion, making him the second-richest person in the world, behind only Elon Musk. This leap catapults Zuckerberg ahead of other prominent billionaires, including Bernard Arnault, the head of luxury conglomerate LVMH and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos.

Zuckerberg’s wealth has been buoyed by Meta’s strategic pivot toward the metaverse and AI-driven technologies. After a challenging period marked by intense competition and regulatory scrutiny, Meta’s investments in cutting-edge innovations have begun to pay off, further solidifying Zuckerberg’s standing in the tech world.