Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has overtaken Jeff Bezos to become the world’s second-richest person, with a net worth of $206.2 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This comes as Meta’s stock performance and AI investments boost investor confidence. Zuckerberg now trails Elon Musk by about $50 billion.

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• Mark Zuckerberg’s net worth reaches $206.2 billion.
• Surpassed Jeff Bezos, whose net worth is $205.1 billion.
• Zuckerberg trails Elon Musk by approximately $50 billion.
• Zuckerberg’s fortune grew by $78 billion in 2024 alone.
• Meta shares jumped nearly 70% in 2024.
• AI investments are key to Meta’s recent sales growth.
• Meta laid off 21,000 employees in late 2022, helping cost-cutting efforts.
• Investors still confident in Meta despite its heavy spending on AR/VR.
• Meta recently launched Orion AR glasses, receiving positive feedback.