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Elon Musk's Claims Spark Alarm Over Distracted Driving

1/28/2025

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Elon Musk's bold assertion on January 30, 2025, that Tesla's full self-driving tech is so advanced some drivers are steering with their knees to check messages has sparked alarm. This reckless behavior highlights the dangers of distracted driving and overconfidence in automation, prompting experts to call for a renewed focus on road safety.

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Elon Musk's bold assertion on January 30, 2025, that Tesla's full self-driving tech is so advanced some drivers are steering with their knees to check messages has sparked alarm. This reckless behavior highlights the dangers of distracted driving and overconfidence in automation, prompting experts to call for a renewed focus on road safety.