Sergey Brin back as world’s third richest after Google’s $255bn wipeout

Google co-founder Sergey Brin regained third place on Forbes’ real-time billionaires list. This shift occurred after a modest increase in his net worth on Friday. Alphabet’s stock decline had briefly pushed him down to fifth place. The company’s market value dropped significantly due to AI spending forecasts. This fluctuation highlights how stock movements impact billionaire rankings.