Elon Musk claims Tesla is close to allowing drivers to text behind the wheel once its Unsupervised Full Self-Driving mode arrives. The problem is that Tesla still operates at SAE Level 2, the regulatory path to Level 3 or 4 is unclear, and texting while driving remains illegal in most regions. The gap between Musk’s promises and what the law allows makes this claim far more complicated than it first sounds.
Waymo is set to expand its fully driverless robotaxi services to San Diego, Las Vegas, and Detroit next year. The company is accelerating its autonomous rollout, but regulatory approvals and public sentiment will shape how fast these services actually hit the streets.


