This seems to be a common misconception - the rich and powerful have access to far more advanced technology than the average person. The economics just don’t support it.

Let’s say Bezos wanted a better computer chip, just for himself. Ok, fine, try to start a company, hire all the best people and buy all the fabs. It would be very expensive, not much fun and likely wouldn’t lead to good results.

Money actually doesn’t do as much as people think. It is great for buying things that already exist but the relationship between money and things that don’t yet exist is tenuous. Stop buying into the weakness thesis.