Mark Zuckerberg adds $25 billion to his fortune in a day as Meta doubles down on AI

Mark Zuckerberg’s estimated net worth jumped by $25 billion in a single day as Meta Platforms shares surged nearly 12%, according to Forbes. The rally lifted Zuckerberg’s estimated fortune to $253.6 billion, with investor confidence in Meta’s artificial intelligence strategy emerging as one factor behind the stock’s move.

Zuckerberg’s estimated wealth initially rose by $12.9 billion after Meta shares climbed in early trading on Monday.