Tech billionaires feather their own nests and bunkers while the risks to the general public tied to rapid artificial intelligence development increase.
Some of the world’s wealthiest figures are quietly preparing contingency plans to leave society in the event of a major collapse.
A subset of elites have invested in remote properties, private transport, and self-sufficient compounds in locations such as New Zealand and the Pacific. Figures including Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, Mark Zuckerberg, and Larry Page are cited in various reports about personal preparedness measures, though the extent and intent of such plans vary.
The discussion has been amplified by comments from academic and commentator Scott Galloway, who has argued that extreme wealth may be fostering a growing disconnect between technology leaders and the broader public. He has also warned that some insiders privately assign a non-zero probability to catastrophic outcomes linked to AI, raising questions about governance and accountability in the sector.
Alongside societal concerns, Galloway has highlighted financial risks, suggesting the AI boom may not translate into sustained profits for companies, even as it reshapes industries. With major portions of market value tied to AI-driven growth, he cautions that shifts—such as the adoption of cheaper or open-source models—could have wide economic consequences.
While many of the more dramatic assertions remain unproven or anecdotal, the broader issue—how much trust to place in a small group of powerful technology leaders—continues to draw scrutiny as AI development accelerates.
This Wall Street insider just exposed the secret doomsday escape plans of AI billionaires.
1 in 3 billionaires has a fully funded plan to abandon civilization when things collapse.
They meet their pilots at Oakland airport, board a Gulfstream 650, fly to New Zealand, and… pic.twitter.com/2AObQmLZyX
— Ricardo (@Ric_RTP) May 4, 2026
