California’s tech companies are making headway in Washington, D.C. with their wildfire-fighting technologies, including drones, artificial intelligence, and forest-mapping systems. The industry, which largely started in California, is now expanding across the nation as policymakers recognize its potential and necessity.
According to Politico, while these California-based companies are finding success in the nation’s capital, their progress in their home state has been limited. Recent Los Angeles fires led to state legislative proposals mainly focused on immediate financial aid for victims and increasing Cal Fire staffing, with minimal input from the tech sector.
