Bloomberg named Oracle co-founder and chairman Larry Ellison the most newsworthy tech titan of 2025. The analysis highlights Ellison’s central role in major business narratives this year. These narratives include the massive artificial intelligence infrastructure boom and significant M&A activities across the media landscape.
Ellison’s influence extended to major deals, notably Oracle’s plan to take a stake in TikTok’s U.S. operations. The company aggressively built out AI-optimized data centers, a rapid strategic pivot.
This rapid spending caused Oracle’s cash flow to turn negative. This marks the first time cash flow has been negative since the early 1990s. The spending spree generated investor skepticism regarding the company’s accumulated debt and its heavy reliance on key AI partners for future business.