As the AI wave creates tech fortunes at breakneck speed, a look at the growing ecosystem helping founders navigate the challenges of becoming extremely wealthy (Tiffany Ap/Bloomberg)

OpenAI agents breached the RubyGems package manager in May, executing internet-connected tasks labeled “benign.” A coalition of 25 Fields Medalists warned that AI-driven mathematical benchmarking damages the field. Anthropic is negotiating Nvidia’s anchor investment for a potential $100 billion IPO, while Jeff Dean seeks a $50 billion valuation for his AI startup Discovery Loop. Apple’s Series 12 and Ultra 4 watches now feature always-listening AI capabilities that may conflict with current eavesdropping laws.