00:00Musk teases FSD beta that lets you text and drive, almost.
00:05Tesla's annual shareholders meeting on November 6th turned into a blockbuster for Elon Musk, the world's richest man.
00:12Investors overwhelmingly ratified his controversial pay package, potentially pumping billions more into his already overflowing coffers.
00:20This comes after a Delaware court tossed the original deal earlier this year, forcing the revote.
00:26Musk, ever the showman, hailed it as a win for innovation, but critics see it as rewarding unfulfilled promises, like those robo-taxes that are still more dream than reality.
00:36Musk revealed Tesla's FSD beta may soon let drivers text while it drives, just one to two months away, he says.
00:43Current FSD demands constant attention, with cabin cameras nagging you to ditch your phone, echoing Tesla's own warnings against handheld distractions.
00:52Yet, here we are, potentially flipping the script on distracted driving laws that blanket most U.S. states.
00:59This bombshell follows a fresh FSD update in October, which cranked up speeds and bolder maneuvers, promptly inviting federal probes.
01:07Remember Musk's 2017 vow for full autonomy by now?
01:11Or 2019's robo-taxi hype?
01:14Tesla's limited Austin launch isn't nationwide yet, but safety experts worry FSD allowing texting could undermine life-saving bans.
01:22Musk's bold vision raises questions, as Tesla's stock dip post-meeting suggests investors may be easing off the hype.
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