On the 2026 Forbes 400 List, 30-year-old Chinese programmer Steven Hao, through his AI programming company Cognition, became the youngest individual on the list with a net worth of $5.8 billion. Steven Hao and his entrepreneurial partners are all gold medalists in the International Olympiad in Informatics (IOI), indicating a highly capable team. Since its founding at the end of 2023, the company has rapidly risen to prominence. Its AI programmer product, Devin, gained widespread popularity upon launch and attracted a large number of clients. Subsequently, the company acquired competitors, achieving annualized revenue exceeding $1 billion in less than three years and reaching a valuation of $48 billion. In recent years, the AI sector has demonstrated a significant wealth creation effect, enabling numerous young entrepreneurs to rapidly accumulate wealth. Several leading AI companies are also actively pursuing public listings. The rapid advancement of AI technology has created opportunities for young people to achieve early career success and wealth accumulation.