> Autopilot is hilariously a fantastic name for the Tesla system. If people knew anything about how commercial aviation systems actually work, they would understand this
This seems pretty contradictory. We require a lot of expensive training and certification before we declare someone a pilot and let them fly a plane with autopilot. Knowing that, I would suggeset that using the term 'autopilot' in a car that can be driven by untrained individuals is probably the wrong choice. We should use terminology that is crystal clear to Joe Average.
Drivers have driver's licenses. Pilots have pilot's licenses. Also, any idiot can take flight lessons and fly a plane with basic autopilot, no license required.
This seems pretty contradictory. We require a lot of expensive training and certification before we declare someone a pilot and let them fly a plane with autopilot. Knowing that, I would suggeset that using the term 'autopilot' in a car that can be driven by untrained individuals is probably the wrong choice. We should use terminology that is crystal clear to Joe Average.