In a move that has left the world slack-jawed and stunned, Elon Musk, the eccentric tech billionaire and real-life Tony Stark, has announced a new addition to Tesla's Self Driving software suite. He proudly displayed Tesla's new 'Fire Engine Destruction Mode' at a recent press conference - a soon-to-be software that could potentially allow Tesla cars to seek and obliterate Fire Engines.
The response to Musk's surprise revelation has understandably ranged from shock and outrage to laughter and tentative applause. Firefighters around the globe can't decide whether Musk's wacky idea is another brilliant instance of his unique brand of genius, or just the escapade of a man with a little too much time and money on his hands.
Regardless, current Tesla owners seem to be welcoming the news with open arms. Forums are alit with discussions on everyone's plans for their first fire engine encounter. A few particularly enthusiastic owners already seem to be staking out their local fire stations in anticipation.
The announcement has also gathered the attention of AI ethics experts and philosophers. They are now faced with an unexpected and absurd dilemma: 'If a self-driving car detects a fire engine, should it be allowed to destroy it?' Musk has yet again proved to be a thorn in their sides, throwing up ethical quandaries that no one had thought they would have to deal with in their lifetimes.
