I vibe-coded a billionaire jet tracker to warn people about a possible apocalypse. Then the data started getting weird.

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Kyle McDonald's Apocalypse Early Warning System features a world map with the approximate locations of more than 35,000 private and business jets.
Kyle McDonald's Apocalypse Early Warning System features a world map with the approximate locations of more than 35,000 private and business jets.

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The ultrawealthy are ditching their own private planes to avoid jet-trackers. Here's how the VIPs fly under the radar.

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Private aviation is booming as more high-profile people try to navigate the era of jet tracking.

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Meta banned accounts tracking Musk's and Trump's private jets. The student behind them says he's lost faith in big social-media platforms.

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Jack Sweeney said he'd continue to run the accounts on smaller social-media platforms.

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Elon Musk is cloaking his jet travels again

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Celebrities like Elon Musk and Taylor Swift might soon be able to hide their private jet flights from online sleuths

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Elon Musk and Taylor Swift are known for their private jet travels.

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The short trips Taylor Swift's jet takes are getting mocked on social media. Some of the flights might not be what you think.

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Elon Musk says Taylor Swift should be concerned about the college student who tracks celebrity jets

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Elon Musk says Taylor Swift should be concerned about the college student who has a habit of tracking celebrity private jets.

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Taylor Swift quietly downsizes to one private jet

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Taylor Swift appears to have sold one of her private jets.
Taylor Swift appears to have sold one of her private jets. (Not Swift's plane pictured)

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Track the private jet set: Here are the 9 most popular airports for PJs

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Elon Musk, Taylor Swift, and a private jet
Elon Musk and Taylor Swift were among the wealthy taking to the skies in their private jets. Business Insider tracked the most popular airports for PJs.

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The college student who tracks Elon Musk's private jet made Forbes' 30 Under 30 list

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Jack Sweeney and Elon Musk
Jack Sweeney started several accounts on social media that track private jets, including Elon Musk's aircraft.

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