Cathie Wood, CEO of ARK Invest, praised Elon Musk's impact on technology and humanity at a conference in Kiawah, S.C. She remains optimistic about Tesla (TSLA) and its role in the autonomous vehicle sector, despite skepticism and weaker-than-expected orders. Wood views Tesla as a leader in robotics, energy storage, and AI, contrasting with traditional auto giants' retreat from EVs. She also highlighted the importance of X (formerly Twitter) for sharing ARK Invest's research. Despite ARK Invest's volatility, Wood continues to advocate for investments in disruptive technologies, comparing early criticisms of crypto to those once against the internet.