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flag Larry Ellison’s wealth soared to $393 billion in 2025 due to Oracle’s AI-driven stock surge and strategic investments, while he reshapes U.S. media through conservative-leaning acquisitions.

flag Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle and the world’s second-richest person with a $393 billion net worth in 2025, has seen his wealth surge due to Oracle’s 97% stock rise, driven by AI demand and a $300 billion deal with OpenAI. flag His fortune, bolstered by a 41% stake in Oracle and a $20 billion Tesla investment, has nearly quintupled in three years. flag Though he pledged to give away 95% of his wealth through the Giving Pledge, his philanthropy focuses on the for-profit Ellison Institute of Technology at Oxford, which aims to address global challenges. flag Meanwhile, Ellison is reshaping U.S. media through his son’s company Skydance, which acquired Paramount and seeks to take over Warner Bros Discovery, while also positioning himself to buy TikTok’s U.S. assets. flag These moves, aligned with former President Trump, have led to conservative shifts in media content, including the firing of Stephen Colbert and plans to eliminate DEI initiatives, raising concerns about political influence over news and entertainment.

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