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. MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images 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 have seen their fortunes shrink t...