The Morning After: Tech’s biggest winners of 2025
Engadget • 12/9/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025
Summary
In 2025, the wealth of the ten richest US billionaires, primarily from the tech sector, increased by $698 billion, according to a report by Oxfam. Notably, Elon Musk reportedly donated nearly $300 million to President Trump and Republican allies during the year.
Lindy Score Breakdown
35
Age (0-35)
37 days
4
Velocity (0-40)
1 source (low traction)
4
Tier (0-10)
Engadget
0
Breadth (0-15)
1 unique
Total Score43/100
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Score BreakdownRisk 50
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (4/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 37 days - proven survivor
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