Sure, here are the top 10 richest people in the world as of my knowledge cutoff date:
Elon Musk: With a net worth of approximately $190 billion, Elon Musk is the richest person in the world. He is the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, and has a significant stake in both companies.
Jeff Bezos: Founder and former CEO of Amazon, Jeff Bezos has a net worth of around $185 billion. He stepped down as CEO of Amazon in July 2021 to focus on other ventures, such as his space exploration company, Blue Origin.
Bernard Arnault: French businessman Bernard Arnault has a net worth of approximately $150 billion. He is the CEO of LVMH, which includes luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior, and Fendi.
Bill Gates: Co-founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates has a net worth of around $120 billion. He has since stepped down from his role at Microsoft and now focuses on philanthropy through the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Mark Zuckerberg: As the co-founder and CEO of Facebook, Mark Zuckerberg has a net worth of approximately $99 billion. He has faced controversies related to Facebook's role in spreading misinformation and user privacy.
Warren Buffett: Known as the "Oracle of Omaha," Warren Buffett has a net worth of around $92 billion. He is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, which has investments in various industries such as insurance, energy, and retail.
Larry Ellison: Founder of software company Oracle, Larry Ellison has a net worth of around $87 billion. He stepped down as CEO in 2014 but remains the company's chairman and chief technology officer.
Larry Page: Co-founder of Google, Larry Page has a net worth of approximately $83 billion. He stepped down as CEO of Google's parent company Alphabet in 2019 but remains a board member.
Sergey Brin: Along with Larry Page, Sergey Brin co-founded Google and has a net worth of around $81 billion. He also stepped down from his role as president of Alphabet in 2019.
Steve Ballmer: Former CEO of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer has a net worth of around $80 billion. He now owns the Los Angeles Clippers basketball team and has invested in various tech startups