From Killer Drones to Robotaxis, Sci-Fi Dreams Are Coming to Life
The world is on fire, and that's giving some of the richest men the audacity of hope.
Hope that their billions, brains and brashness can usher in a new world filled with robot cars, killer drones and solar power. In other words: hard tech.
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