Autonomous Driving Development - Tesla anticipates enabling texting while driving in the next one to two months, viewing it as a catalyst for robo-taxi demand due to the convenience it offers [1][2] - The move towards allowing texting while driving signals progress towards unsupervised full self-driving software [2] - Tesla is aiming to remove the operator from the vehicle in select areas of Austin within the coming months, further indicating a push towards full autonomy [3] Safety Concerns - Industry acknowledges the inherent dangers of texting while driving [2]

RT Tesla Owners Silicon Valley (@teslaownersSV)Tesla's FSD 14.1.3 is truly out of this world—it's a massive leap toward full autonomy that left me blown away during a recent multi-stop drive.Starting from a residential neighborhood, the system flawlessly navigated urban streets and parking lots to hit McDonald's (seamless drive-thru queuing and pedestrian avoidance), the Tesla Service Center, a County Park, Starbucks (excellent traffic light prediction and yielding in busy areas), and an Apple Store (adept ...

Autonomous Driving Performance - Tesla's FSD 14.1.3 represents a significant advancement towards full autonomy [1] - The system flawlessly navigated various environments, including residential areas, urban streets, parking lots, and drive-thrus [1] - FSD demonstrated human-like intuition in object detection, path planning, and adaptive speed control, requiring zero interventions [2] - "Mad Max" mode provided aggressive yet safe driving, mirroring the user's driving style [2] - The new version eliminates past issues like phantom braking, enhancing the reliability and personalization of autonomous driving [3] Future Outlook - Unsupervised FSD is considered imminent if progress continues at the current rate [3]