Mark Zuckerberg
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Mark Zuckerberg is an American entrepreneur, software developer, and philanthropist. He was born on May 14, 1984, in White Plains, New York. His parents are Karen, a psychiatrist, and Edward Zuckerberg, a dentist. He has three sisters: Randi, Donna, and Arielle.
Zuckerberg developed an interest in programming at an early age and began creating computer games in middle school. He attended Harvard University, where he launched the social networking site Facebook in 2004 with his roommates. Facebook quickly became popular, and within a few years, it had millions of users.
In 2007, Zuckerberg dropped out of Harvard to focus on developing Facebook. He continued to grow the company, expanding its features and acquiring other companies such as Instagram and WhatsApp.
Zuckerberg has faced numerous controversies throughout his career, including privacy concerns, allegations of censorship, and accusations of promoting fake news. However, he has also been recognized for his philanthropic efforts, including the creation of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, which aims to advance human potential and promote equality.
As of 2021, Zuckerberg is one of the wealthiest people in the world, with an estimated net worth of over $100 billion. He continues to serve as CEO of Facebook, overseeing the company's operations and strategic direction.