DEVELOPING: Tech Billionaires' Secretive Preparations Spark Widespread Concern

Tech Billionaires' Secretive Preparations Spark Widespread Concern Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook, has been secretly building a sprawling compound on the Hawaiian island of Kauai since 2014. The project includes a shelter with its own energy and food supplies, sparking concerns about potential doomsday preparations. The underground space spans 5,000 square feet and is reportedly equipped to sustain life for an extended period. Neighbours in Palo Alto, California, where Zuckerberg owns 11 properties, have also raised suspicions about his decision to build a large underground space beneath one of the homes. Details of the project were obtained through non-disclosure agreements with contractors, who were banned from discussing the work. This secrecy has fuelled speculation about the true purpose of the compound and whether other tech billionaires are following suit. Zuckerberg himself downplayed concerns last year, describing the shelter as "just like a little shelter, it's like a basement." However, neighbours in Palo Alto have referred to it as a "bunker" or "billionaire's bat cave." The exact nature of these preparations remains unclear, but experts warn that such secretive activities could be indicative of a broader trend among the tech elite. This is a developing story. Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*