Just when you thought tech innovation couldn’t get any wilder, Elon Musk drops another bombshell that’s sure to make safety advocates clutch their pearls.

At the recent Tesla shareholders’ meeting, the tech world’s most controversial CEO announced that texting while driving might soon become a “feature” in Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) mode. Yes, you read that right.

The Wild World of Tesla Innovation

Musk claims that within a month or two, Tesla drivers could potentially fire off text messages while their vehicle navigates the road autonomously. This comes hot on the heels of Tesla’s new “Mad Max” mode, which allows more aggressive lane changes and higher speeds - because apparently, regular driving wasn’t exciting enough.

Safety? What Safety?

Currently, Tesla’s Autopilot feature is designed to warn drivers if they attempt to use mobile devices while driving. The company’s own manual explicitly states not to use handheld devices during Autopilot engagement. But hey, rules are meant to be broken, right?

Legal Implications and Reality Check

Let’s be real: most states have laws against texting while driving, with Montana being the lone wolf without a total ban. Despite Musk’s bold claims, his track record of overpromising and underdelivering on self-driving technology is well-documented. Remember his 2017 prediction about drivers napping behind the wheel by 2019? Spoiler alert: that didn’t happen.

While the tech world watches with a mix of excitement and trepidation, one thing’s certain: Musk continues to blur the lines between innovation and audacity. Stay tuned, Bay Area tech enthusiasts - this could get interesting.