“I like the word 'autopilot' more than I like the word 'self-driving.' 'Self-driving' sounds like it's going to do something you don't want it to do. 'Autopilot' is a good thing to have in planes, and we should have it in cars.”

South African-born entrepreneur and inventor of the 21st century, Elon Musk is best known for co-founding PayPal and leading revolutionary companies like Tesla and SpaceX. His work spans electric vehicles, renewable energy, and space exploration, often pushing boundaries with ambitious long-term visions.