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As trouble mounts in the Gulf and the Red Sea, fears are rising once again

States ultimately decide how fast technology is adopted

Robotaxis offer an early test case
Today’s billionaires are more likely than yesterday’s to have made their own money
Clearing the regulatory hurdles is only half the battle
Fewer than ever believe central bankers will bring it back to target