Machines that have made individuals or groups extremely rich

 Here are clear examples of machines that have made individuals or groups extremely rich, across history and modern times:

1. Industrial Looms & Textile Machines

  • Early textile machines (spinning jenny, power loom) allowed factory owners to mass-produce cloth.

  • Result: Industrialists became very wealthy during the Industrial Revolution.

2. Steam Engine

  • Enabled mechanized factories, railways, and ships.

  • Owners of mines, railroads, and factories accumulated massive wealth.

3. Assembly Line Machines

  • Used by Henry Ford to produce cars cheaply and at scale.

  • Result: Ford became one of the richest industrialists ever.

4. Oil Drilling Machines

  • Enabled large-scale extraction of oil.

  • Example: John D. Rockefeller became extremely rich through mechanized oil refining.

5. Computers

  • Personal computers and enterprise machines created huge fortunes.

  • Examples:

    • Bill Gates (Microsoft)

    • Steve Jobs (Apple)

6. Internet Servers & Networking Machines

  • Data centers and networking hardware enabled global platforms.

  • Examples:

    • Jeff Bezos (Amazon)

    • Larry Page & Sergey Brin (Google)

7. Automated Manufacturing Robots

  • Reduce labor cost and increase production speed.

  • Factory owners and robotics companies earn enormous profits.

8. ATM Machines

  • Banks earn fees from millions of transactions daily.

  • ATM manufacturers and operators profit continuously.

9. Printing Press

  • Allowed mass production of books and newspapers.

  • Publishers gained wealth and influence.

10. Mining Machines

  • Heavy excavators and crushers allow mass mineral extraction.

  • Mining company owners become very wealthy.

11. Agricultural Machines

  • Tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems increased farm output.

  • Large farm owners and agri-businesses became rich.

12. AI & Machine Learning Systems

  • Algorithms automate decision-making, trading, ads, and content.

  • Examples:

    • Tech founders in AI startups

    • High-frequency trading firms

13. Vending Machines

  • Passive income machines placed in public locations.

  • Some entrepreneurs own thousands of machines.

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