How Larry Ellison (Briefly) Became the World's Richest Person

This episode of The Journal explores the resurgence of Larry Ellison, the founder of Oracle, focusing on his recent high-profile deals in AI, including a significant contract with OpenAI, and his growing influence in media through his son's involvement with Paramount and potential acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. The podcast details Ellison's background, Oracle's initial reluctance to embrace cloud computing, and its strategic pivot to capitalize on the AI boom, as well as Ellison's relationships with figures like Donald Trump and his ambitious pursuits beyond technology, including health research aimed at extending life.