A British Airways Boeing 787. John Keeble/Getty Images Another battery fire on a plane once again highlighted a key danger of modern flying. It came after a major aviation body launched a campaign telling people to "save a life, not a bag." Aviation bosses have a clear message to passengers: please remember plane safety rules. Top aviation bodies have a plea for passengers: please, please remember the key safety rules when you get on a flight. On Monday, a cellphone caught fire on a British Airways flight from London to Las Vegas. In an audio recording published by The ATC App, the pilot tells air traffic control the fire "has scorched the inside of the cabin," but it was under control. A British Airways spokesperson said the flight landed safely and customers disembarked normally. "Travelers, please keep rechargeable devices in your carry-on, not checked baggage," the Transportation Security Administration posted on X in response to the incident. "Follow your airline's power bank rules, and if a device overheats or starts smoking, tell a flight attendant immediately." Power banks, cellphones, and laptops are all powered by lithium batteries. If they are damaged, they can rapidly increase in temperature and catch fire in a process called thermal runaway. Passengers are told to keep them in the cabin so that, if a fire starts, it can be noticed quickly and extinguished by the crew, who are well-trained to handle such scenarios. Aviation bodies have typically been more concerned about power banks, as some may lack the advanced circuitry that helps prevent laptops and phones from overcharging. This case, however, shows that all lithium-battery devices are susceptible. 'In an emergency, every second counts' The incident came just a few days after the International Air Transport Association, a trade group of the world's biggest airlines, launched a campaign about another key safety issue: leaving your luggage behind in an emergency. Titled "Save a Life, Not a Bag," it includes a video that shows animated animals breaking rules that endanger others during an evacuation, accompanied by a David Attenborough-style voiceover. "Passengers taking baggage during aircraft evacuations is not a new issue," IATA said in its campaign announcement. "But videos and reports shared across social and mainstream media continue to show that the risk remains real." "In an emergency, every second counts. Yet some passengers still stop to retrieve luggage and film when time is critical," it added. "These actions can block aisles, delay others, and put lives at risk." In May, videos appeared to show some passengers taking their bags down the emergency slides when a Frontier Airlines plane was evacuated after hitting a person on the runway. Flight attendants could be heard pleading with passengers to "Please leave all belongings," and adding: "Your lives are more important." Aviation safety rules require airplanes with more than 44 seats to be able to be evacuated within 90 seconds. Passengers stopping to retrieve their items can block aisles and exits, slowing down the process by minutes and putting lives at risk. IATA said its research found that 80% of passengers said they know what to do in an emergency, but only 61% correctly said they should leave everything behind. In other words, nearly 4 in 10 passengers did not choose the safest action. As well as rules related to baggage and listening to crew, IATA said that passengers should not film or photograph the incident, and should be prepared by keeping items like passports or keys secured on their person. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Klipy's founders: Frank Nawabi, Givi Beridze, and Waska Chaduneli. Courtesy of Klipy Meet Klipy, a startup helping apps like BeReal and Canva integrate memes, such as GIFs and stickers. The company recently raised $3.8 million from investors, including Google's AI Futures Fund. Read the pitch deck Klipy used to secure funding as it grows its GIF library business. Memes have become a fixture in how we communicate. We're reacting with GIFs in work Slack channels and sending memes in the family group chat. Klipy, a GIF and meme content startup, thinks that we'll be sending even more of those with a boost from AI. The startup recently raised $3.8 million from Google's AI Futures Fund and venture capital firms to grow its platform. Klipy lets people create content, like GIFs, stickers, or video clips that can easily be shared on messaging platforms or other apps. "We raised because we are seeing insane growth in developers and in creators," Givi Beridze, Klipy's CEO, told Business Insider. Creators on Klipy include anyone making content, whether it's an individual, a movie studio, or a television network that owns IP. Developers, meanwhile, are typically websites or apps that want to integrate content like GIFs into their products. Klipy's business is built around its API, which allows developers to embed the platform's GIFs directly into their own apps. Developers can also enable monetization by allowing ads to be placed between content. (Klipy declined to share what that revenue split is.) With the rise of vibe coding, there are more developers than ever. "People are coding up anything," said Frank Nawabi, Klipy cofounder and board director. "Now, anyone creating any app, whether they're using it for their personal life or projects, or whether they want it to grow on the app store, they're coming to Klipy to use the API to have this kind of visual expression." For instance, an app developer could sign up for Klipy's API and integrate the GIF library into their app. It's free for indie and early-stage developers. This isn't Nawabi's first rodeo working with memes. Before joining Klipy in 2025, he cofounded Tenor, a similar meme and GIF API platform that Google acquired in 2018. Tenor's API had become a go-to tool for many apps, but Google is shutting it down at the end of the month. Since launching in 2022, Klipy has partnered with a handful of platforms, including the social media app BeReal, graphic design tool Canva, and Microsoft's AI keyboard SwiftKey. Nawabi said it's also being used by customer service providers, like Intercom, to diffuse tension between the customer and the rep. It helps the exchange be "more lightweight, lighthearted," he said. Perhaps if a customer service bot sent me a meme next time I'm stressfully trying to get an answer out of it, I'd have more patience. (No promises.) Memes for the AI era When pitching investors, Klipy focused on how relevant GIFs and meme-making are for Generation Z and Gen Alpha. With AI, these younger users can "iterate on existing memes" and make "hyper-specific" content, Nawabi said. These are what Klipy calls "micro memes," where memes are more about inside jokes than viral trends. Other platforms, like Meta's apps and Apple's iMessage, have also tapped into people's desire to create their own emojis or stickers with AI. While content creation is one way to leverage AI, Klipy is also using it to improve search and content moderation. Klipy uses AI to help users find memes from its library faster, for instance. Its relationship with Google's AI Futures Fund plays a key role here: the startup gets early access to Gemini models. Beridze told Business Insider that content moderation is one of the company's top uses of AI. "We use the combination of human moderators paired with AI tools to make sure we instantly flag the content that's not safe for work," Beridze said. Klipy's overall team is "just under" 20 staffers, per Beridze, and is split between San Francisco and the country of Georgia (its CTO, for instance, is based in Tbilisi). "We're being really calculated on team size," Nawabi said. "It's the era of efficiency." Read the pitch deck Klipy used to raise $3.8 million: Note: Some slides and details have been redacted by the company. The original deck has many animated GIFs. Klipy's library has GIFs, clips, stickers, and memes Klipy The deck starts with a big number: 10 trillion Klipy Klipy's deck says that 10 trillion pieces of content are shared annually, across all GIFs, stickers, memes, clips, and emojis. It then includes data about how Gen Z and Gen Alpha use memes Klipy The slide doesn't share the source of the data, but includes the following points: 61% of Gen Z prefer emojis and GIFs 71% of smartphone users text with GIFs and stickers 50% of internet users consume or share short clips 75% of ages 13 to 36 share memes Then the deck introduces Klipy Klipy Here's what the slide says: API for a library of 10M+ short-form media assets enhanced with AI powered features and localization. • Built by Tenor founding team • Industry-leading share rates • Best in class Content Moderation features • 39+ languages supported It then highlights a key shift in the market Klipy "The market just lost its default," the slide says, referring to Google sunsetting the "Tenor API service for app developers." Since January 2026, Klipy has brought on over 8,500 developers and 40,000 creators, the slide says. Klipy also includes a graph showcasing its growth — and its partners Klipy Some developers using Klipy include BeReal, Microsoft SwiftKey, Canva, Figma, and Hootsuite, according to the slide. Klipy explains how it works with creators Klipy Klipy "empowers top movie studios, TV networks, and premier creators to deliver high-quality content directly to users," the slide says. It then compares Klipy to unnamed competitors Klipy Klipy also offers monetization tools with ads Klipy Klipy "enables brands to place various ad formats across one of the most innovative and effective ad inventories," the slide says. Finally, the deck introduces the team behind Klipy Klipy Here's who Klipy introduces: Givi Beridze, cofounder and CEO 2x founder Waska Chaduneli, cofounder and CTO 2x founder Frank Nawabi, cofounder and board director Tenor @Google The deck's last page includes a link to join Klipy Klipy Read the original article on Business Insider

There are a lot of great things to buy at Costco, but there are some popular items I never reach for as a nutritionist shopping for two. Savannah Born I'm a nutritionist who loves Costco, but there are some things I don't buy there. I don't buy produce or spices in bulk because my two-person household won't use them up fast enough. Frozen breakfast sandwiches and premade soups aren't on my grocery list, either. I'm a nutritionist, and I enjoy shopping at Costco even though I've only got a two-person household. The wholesale retailer is a great place to buy certain items in bulk, and I love going there to stock up on frozen fruit, eggs, and my favorite pantry staples, from Kirkland Signature olive oil to its unsweetened nuts. That said, there are a few popular buys you won't find in my Costco shopping cart. I skip the whites and buy cartons of whole eggs instead. Candace Nelson Some people may prefer eating only egg whites — they contain fewer calories and less cholesterol than the yolks — but I'd rather use whole eggs and also get the benefits of the yolk. Whole eggs are an excellent source of protein, amino acids, iron, and vitamins A, B6, B12, and D. Luckily, Costco also sells cartons of eggs in bulk for a reasonable price. Frozen breakfasts can be convenient, but I'd rather prepare my own. Candace Nelson Starting the day with a frozen breakfast sandwich, skillet, or burrito that contains more than half of my ideal daily sodium intake is not for me.  I like to keep my sodium intake to no more than 1,500 milligrams per day, which is what the American Heart Association says is ideal for most adults. Doing so can have benefits, such as reducing one's risk of high blood pressure.  One way I keep my intake low is by avoiding premade breakfasts. Instead, I try to have a balanced meal with whole grains, nut butter, and fruit in the morning. The Kirkland Signature mixed-nut butter is one of my favorites. Huge quantities of produce go to waste at my house. Candace Nelson I'm all for eating as many fresh vegetables and fruits as you can, but the bulk Costco quantities are often too much for my husband and me.  At Costco, I only buy oranges and apples that can last several weeks in the fridge. Otherwise, I opt to pick up frozen fruits and vegetables that are ready to use whenever I need them. Fortunately, Costco has a great selection of frozen produce. I've yet to find a soup at Costco that I want to take home. Candace Nelson There are a lot of Kirkland Signature soups that sound delicious, but I still haven't found one that meets my strict sodium requirements. For example, I won't buy any soup that contains more than 20% of the daily recommended value of sodium per serving, as listed on the label. Instead, I make my own soup using homemade broth, which can be made with water and veggie scraps. For me, vitamin supplements are not necessary. Candace Nelson Likely in part because I eat a diverse diet with fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, I haven't needed to buy multivitamins or special supplements.  But that's just me — if your healthcare provider recommends a supplement or multivitamin, Costco might be the place to stock up.  If I bought spices in bulk, they'd probably lose flavor by the time I used them up. Candace Nelson Spices are wonderful for adding a flavor explosion to your meals and can be a healthier alternative to added salt. However, those giant canisters I see at Costco are just too big for most home cooks, since many seasonings lose potency over time. For example, I love cinnamon and use it regularly, but I don't even get through a small bottle before it expires or starts to lose flavor. I certainly wouldn't purchase a massive container of it. If it's not Halloween, I don't need candy. Candace Nelson Costco can be a great place to buy bulk bags of candy for trick-or-treaters around Halloween. Unless it's October, though, I avoid having tasty candy bars like Kit-Kats in my pantry to tempt me.  As much as I love a good snack, I prefer to pick up a single chocolate bar when I have a craving. I have plenty of water at home, so I skip the extra plastic. Candace Nelson I know not everyone is so lucky, but I live in an area with safe, clean drinking water. I also have more reusable water bottles in my cupboard than I need, so I have no reason to waste money or resources on bottled water. Costco has a solid cereal selection, but you'll find me buying oats in bulk instead. Candace Nelson Costco's selection of cereal is certainly impressive. However, as I mentioned, I prefer to make my own breakfast. This helps me control my sodium and sugar intake — many cereals contain more sugar than I'd prefer to have at the start of my day. Instead, I stock up on other breakfast essentials at Costco, like whole-grain bread, oats, and eggs. I only buy smaller boxes of cereal when I'm craving it.  If I'm going to eat pizza, I want to go all in. Candace Nelson Cauliflower crusts can be great for those who are avoiding gluten or monitoring their carb intake, but I love a classic pizza. As a nutritionist, I know how important balance is, and sometimes that means satisfying cravings. So when I want pizza, I opt for the real deal with a doughy, bready crust, which you can also find at Costco. I'll happily eat my cauliflower (or other veggie of choice) on the side to balance out my meal. Between the dough, cheese, and meat toppings, pizza can get pretty high in sodium, so I like to add veggies on top and serve it with a salad.  Protein bars, powders, and drinks aren't necessary for everyone. Candace Nelson Costco has a wide selection of protein powders, shakes, and bars, which can be great for those who need them. However, I try to get my protein from simpler sources, like eggs, nuts, or hummus. Throughout my work, I've also learned that many American adults actually reach or exceed their daily protein requirements. When this is the case, there's usually no need to worry about getting extra protein boosts. It's worth checking in with a healthcare provider or professional to see if you even need additional protein in your diet before committing to such bulk buys. This story was originally published on June 6, 2022, and most recently updated on June 17, 2026. Read the original article on Business Insider

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Drones have created a kill zone around the front line where any movement risks an attack. ZUMA Press Wire via Reuters Connect Soldiers lose days getting to their position in the kill zone, a Ukrainian defense official said. They are most at risk navigating this area of the battlefield, where drones are constantly watching. Eventually, as the kill zone becomes deadlier, soldiers may even be unable to reach these positions at all. KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian soldiers are spending days moving through the kill zone just to reach front-line positions, a top defense official told Business Insider. This difficult journey, he said, can be the most dangerous part of their mission. The "kill zone" is a front-line area heavily saturated with drones capable of targeting and attacking anything that moves, both soldiers and vehicles. Though it's wider in some places, it typically extends roughly 10 to 20 kilometers from the front line, and Ukrainian officials have said it's growing. Oleksiy Vyskub, Ukraine's first deputy defense minister, said that the kill zone could double in size this year. Right now, infantry soldiers lose several days getting to their positions inside this deadly area, under the constant monitoring and threat of enemy reconnaissance and strike drones. Navigating what has also been described as a "dead zone" is when Ukrainian soldiers face the greatest threat to their lives, Vyskub said through a translator in a recent interview, adding that troops may be unable to penetrate the kill zone entirely in the future. Ukrainian officials have set out to replace people with drones — in particular, ground robots — for all logistics missions within the kill zone, given the increasing risk that soldiers face from above. The emergence and continuous expansion of the kill zone underscores the increasing surge of drones into combat as the war becomes increasingly robotic and Ukraine ramps up production of uncrewed aerial and ground platforms. Andrii Hrytseniuk, CEO of the Ukrainian state-backed innovation platform Brave1, said that artillery dominated the battlefield in 2022 when Russia began its full-scale invasion. Now, he told Business Insider, more than 80% of strikes are carried out by drones. Artillery once dominated the battlefield in Ukraine, but drones are now the most prominent strike platforms. Diego Herrera Carcedo/Anadolu via Getty Images Most of the strikes — over 95% — are carried out by Ukrainian-made drones as opposed to foreign-supplied models, Hrytseniuk said. The defense industry has exploded since 2022, growing from fewer than 10 drone manufacturers to more than 500 today. Ukraine's vast drone arsenal is sprawling and increasingly specialized, with systems built for reconnaissance, strikes, interception, naval attacks, ground operations, and long-range missions. Some drones rely on radio links, others use fiber-optic cables to cut through jamming, and newer AI-enabled models can keep searching for targets even after contact with the operator is lost. "The number of drones increased dramatically," Vyskub said. He shared that Ukraine is now delivering tens of thousands of interceptor drones for air defense purposes every month. "They're not being used to engage infantry or military equipment." Beyond the interceptor drones, which have emerged as a cornerstone of Ukraine's air defense network, Kyiv is also prioritizing mid-range strike drones, designed to target Russian positions and logistics up to 300 kilometers deep. Ukrainian officials and conflict analysts have praised the ongoing mid-range strike campaign as a successful new phase of the war, disrupting Russian logistics operations in the south, particularly around the occupied Crimean peninsula. "We deliberately prioritized this direction, and the results are now visible," Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov told reporters last month. "Data dashboards already show a clear pattern," he said. "The more enemy forces are destroyed at operational depth, the fewer assault operations occur on the front line." Mid-strike drones are "one of the key technological advantages," Fedorov said. The tremendous scale of technology's role in the war and how substantially it is changing the way that it is fought is often underappreciated, Vyskub said. Many commanders lack traditional military education but are strong when it comes to working with data, he added, and that drives battlefield innovation. "The conventional, classic war with infantry and artillery and people who are clashing [with] each other," he said, "unfortunately, that is going to the past." Read the original article on Business Insider

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Marissa Frois went from intern to CEO in almost two decades at the same company. Courtesy of Marissa Frois Marissa Frois was a waitress when she started chatting with a couple that came in regularly. After graduating from college, she started what she thought was a summer internship. Her experience shows that everyone is worth chatting to, she says. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Marissa Frois, CEO of The Entrepreneur's Source. It has been edited for length and clarity. Like many teenagers, one of my first jobs was at a restaurant. When I started there, I had no idea it would shape my whole career in an unexpected way. While I was waitressing, I became friendly with Terry and Karen, a couple who came in regularly. They would talk to me about their company, The Entrepreneur's Source, which helps connect potential business owners with franchise opportunities. As a teen, I knew nothing about franchising — I thought franchises were all fast-food joints — but I liked how Terry was willing to share about his business, and the impact franchises had in our small town. That's the thing I love about Terry: whether you're the CEO of his company or a 16-year-old waitress, he speaks to you the same way. I started with a summer internship I enjoyed our conversations and thought that Terry and Karen were great people. We would discuss their business and the path I saw for myself: I planned to become a child psychologist and work with kids. I enrolled in college, but came home every other weekend to work at the restaurant, where I continued to see Terry, talking about business and life. When I graduated, he offered me an internship in marketing and administrative work. I figured it would be a way to build my résumé over the summer, while working alongside someone I had come to really care about and appreciate. I never imagined I'd still be working with Terry 17 years later. I realized how this work impacts families As soon as I started working, I fell in love with everything that The Entrepreneur's Source does. Our clients were learning about possibilities that they didn't even know existed. For many of them, business ownership through franchising was a way to achieve the American dream. I liked being part of that, even in a small way. When I was growing up, my mom had her own struggles; sometimes she was stable, and sometimes she wasn't. My aunt was always more of a mother to me, and eventually, my aunt and uncle adopted me. Maybe because of my childhood, I especially enjoyed seeing how our work affected families. Business owners were creating a lifestyle and wealth that benefited their children. Their kids would come in, and I liked knowing the company played a part in changing their futures. I was worried about being a young CEO with 2 kids My internship turned into a marketing job. As I became more involved with the company, I realized that I could use the aspects of psychology — which I majored in — to relate to our coaches and clients. I didn't have to choose between the two paths I was interested in. Over time, I took on more and more responsibility. I became the director of the marketing department, then did a stint in sales and operations. Along the way, Terry was my mentor through and through. Still, I was surprised when he asked me to become CEO four years ago. At the time, I was 34, with two young kids. I worried I wouldn't be as good a leader as Terry had been. Ever the mentor, he asked, "Have you failed at anything yet?" I'd trusted his opinion on everything else, so I had to trust him on this: I had proven I was ready to lead. My teenage self wouldn't believe where I am today I like to think the universe was working out a path for me when I started working at the restaurant all those years ago. Teenage Marissa would never believe where I am today — she never would have thought it was possible to get here. I've learned a lot from Terry, but one of the most important things is that everyone is worth talking to, even the young waitress. When you can spot talent and bring it into your organization, everyone benefits. Read the original article on Business Insider

Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller has long been considered the wealthiest man in America's history, but Elon Musk is now wealthier — and his fortune continues to grow. General Photographic Agency/Getty Images / ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP via Getty Images Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after SpaceX's public debut. America has more billionaires than ever, led by Elon Musk and other tech executives. Figures such as John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie were known as the richest men of their time. America has never had as many billionaires as it does now — and the number is only growing. The SpaceX IPO resulted in one of the greatest wealth increases in history, turning Elon Musk's estimated net worth of over $800 billion before the company went public into the world's first-ever trillion-dollar-plus fortune. While the scale of Musk's fortune is unprecedented by all measures, it also raises the question of how historic figures, largely considered America's richest, such as the Gilded Age industrialists, compare with the richest people today. That is to say: Who are the richest Americans of all time? In many historical calculations of net worth, individual fortunes weren't measured in isolation; instead, they were compared to the US GDP at the time. When the US economy was much smaller than it is today, the wealthiest families and individuals carried more weight in the economy than others during more prosperous times. One of the richest Americans of all time is widely considered to be Standard Oil founder John D. Rockefeller, whose wealth, at its peak in 1937, was equal to 1.5% of the country's GDP. His estimated net worth would be around $512.7 billion today, when adjusted for inflation. Elon Musk's current wealth, however, has now far eclipsed that of Rockefeller's. To identify some of the richest Americans of all time, we consulted Forbes' 2007 list of history's wealthiest figures, based on estimates by economist Peter Bernstein. It calculated individuals' wealth at their peak and compared it to the country's GDP at the time to convert it to 2006 dollars. This was then adjusted to today's dollars using the US Bureau of Labor Statistics' inflation calculator. For living individuals, we cited Forbes' estimated net worths as of June 16, 2026. While estimates of historical wealth may not be perfect, they help paint a picture of the wealth enjoyed by some of America's most notable business figures and put it in context with today's billionaires. Here are 29 of the wealthiest Americans in history — and how modern-day tech magnates rank among them. Andrew W. Mellon (1855-1937) Bettmann via Getty Images Estimated net worth (2026 adjusted estimate): $85.3 billion Source of wealth: Banker and industrialist; heir to the Mellon banking dynasty Henry Ford (1863-1947) Getty Images/Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $91.8 billion Source of wealth: Automaker; founder of Ford Motor Company Jay Gould (1836-1892) Bettmann/Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $98.4 billion Source of wealth: Railroad financier and speculator Sam Walton (1918-1992) Paul Matthews/Fairfax Media via Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $99 billion Source of wealth: Retail entrepreneur; founder of Walmart Marshall Field (1834-1906) Bettmann/Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $101.6 billion Source of wealth: Retail magnate; founder of Marshall Field & Company Bill Gates Bill Gates built his fortune by co-founding Microsoft and dominating the PC software era. Noushad Thekkayil/NurPhoto via Getty Images Net worth: $104.4 billion Source of wealth: Tech entrepreneur; cofounder of Microsoft Thomas Peterffy Bloomberg/Getty Images Net worth: $107.1 billion Source of wealth: Digital trading pioneer; founder and former CEO of Interactive Brokers Michael Bloomberg Michael Bloomberg became a billionaire by founding Bloomberg LP and selling financial data. PAC NYC) Net worth: $109.4 billion Source of wealth: Financial data entrepreneur; founder of Bloomberg LP Frederick Weyerhaeuser (1834-1914) Bain News Service/Library of Congress Net worth (adjusted estimate): $122 billion Source of wealth: Timber magnate; founder of Weyerhaeuser Steve Ballmer Steve Ballmer amassed his wealth during decades at Microsoft, including as CEO. Leon Bennett/Getty Images Net worth: $126 billion Source of wealth: Tech executive; former CEO of Microsoft Alice Walton Rick T. Wilking/Getty Images Net worth: $127.7 billion Source of wealth: Walmart heir Alexander Turney Stewart (1803-1876) The Print Collector/Print Collector/Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $136.6 billion Source of wealth: Retail pioneer; founder of AT Stewart & Co. Jim Walton Rick T. Wilking/Getty Images Net worth: $136.7 billion Source of wealth: Walmart heir and board member Richard B. Mellon (1870-1933) : HUM Images/ Universal Images Group via Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $139.1 billion Source of wealth: Banker and industrial investor; heir to Mellon banking dynasty Rob Walton Rick T. Wilking/Getty Images Net worth: $139.4 billion Source of wealth: Walmart heir and former chairman Warren Buffett Warren Buffett built his fortune through long-term investing at his firm, Berkshire Hathaway. Johannes EISELE / AFP via Getty Images Net worth: $146.4 billion Source of wealth: Investor; former CEO of Berkshire Hathaway Stephen Girard (1750-1831) Icas94 / De Agostini via Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $161.6 billion Source of wealth: Banker, merchant, and financier Jensen Huang Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Net worth: $181.1 billion Source of wealth: Co-founder and CEO of Nvidia John Jacob Astor (1763-1848) Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $186.1 billion Source of wealth: Fur trader and real-estate investor Mark Zuckerberg Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg Taylor Hill/Getty Images Net worth: $204.7 billion Source of wealth: Tech entrepreneur; cofounder of Facebook, now Meta Michael Dell Michael Dell became a billionaire by founding Dell and revolutionizing PC sales. KikeRincon/Europa Press via Getty Images Net worth: $229.2 billion Source of wealth: Tech entrepreneur; founder and CEO of Dell Technologies Larry Ellison Larry Ellison built his wealth by turning Oracle into a dominant enterprise software company. Phillip Faraone/Getty Images Net worth: $238.3 billion Source of wealth: Software entrepreneur; cofounder and former CEO of Oracle Jeff Bezos Bezos built his fortune by founding Amazon, which reshaped global retail. CHANDAN KHANNA/AFP via Getty Images Net worth: $255.6 billion Source of wealth: E-commerce entrepreneur; founder of Amazon Sergey Brin Sergey Brin became one of the world's richest people after co-founding Google. Taylor Hill/FilmMagic Net worth: $279.6 billion Source of wealth: Tech entrepreneur; cofounder of Google Cornelius Vanderbilt (1794-1877) Hulton Archive/Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $284.6 billion Source of wealth: Shipping and railroad tycoon Larry Page Google cofounder Larry Page has cut his ties to California Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Net worth: $303.1 billion Source of wealth: Tech entrepreneur; cofounder of Google Andrew Carnegie (1835-1919) George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $475.2 billion Source of wealth: Steel industrialist; founder of Carnegie Steel John D. Rockefeller (1839-1937) Hulton Archive/Getty Images Net worth (adjusted estimate): $516 billion Source of wealth: Oil magnate; founder of Standard Oil Elon Musk Elon Musk said he would create a new political party if Trump's spending bill passes. ALLISON ROBBERT/AFP/Getty Images Net worth: $1.4 trillion Source of wealth: Tech entrepreneur; CEO of Tesla and SpaceX Read the original article on Business Insider

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Big-data storage company Everpure Inc., formerly known as Pure Storage, is rethinking enterprise data architectures to facilitate better access and scalability for artificial intelligence workloads. At its annual customer conference, Pure Accelerate, the company today announced the immediate availability of Everpure Data Stream, which helps to transform raw, unstructured data so enterprises can feed it […] The post Everpure accelerates AI workloads with Data Stream and unveils data-primacy architectural vision appeared first on SiliconANGLE.

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