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Pentagon, UK prep for grid failure as wealthy secure 'apocalypse insurance'

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Government entities in the U.S. and U.K. are preparing for potential widespread power outages, with the Pentagon requiring bases to operate independently for 90 days and the U.K. urging citizens to stockpile essentials. Concurrently, ultra-wealthy individuals, including tech leaders like Mark Zuckerberg and Sam Altman, have been proactively securing their own survival plans for years. These preparations range from building fortified compounds with underground shelters and independent supplies to acquiring multiple properties and stockpiling resources, reflecting a growing trend of "apocalypse insurance" within elite circles. AI

IMPACT Highlights how AI leaders are preparing for potential societal disruptions, indicating a broader trend of risk mitigation among the tech elite.

RANK_REASON The article discusses preparations for potential power outages by governments and wealthy individuals, rather than a specific event like a product launch or research breakthrough.

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Pentagon, UK prep for grid failure as wealthy secure 'apocalypse insurance'

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sydney Lake ·

    The Pentagon and Britain are bracing for the power to go out. The ultrawealthy got there first, with backup generators, escape homes, and stockpiles

    From Mark Zuckerberg’s Hawaii compound to Miami buyers who won’t consider a house without a generator, the rich have been planning for outages for years.

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