Caculon

I look at it like this. Companies, and media frankly, are under no obligation to tell the truth. That doesn't mean they are lying it just means if it's more profitable to lie they will. Basically, lying is on the table and they are only interested in getting your money.

I think it's probably the case of it being intutive for them now that they've used it. Once one gets used to a process or device it becomes intitutive for them. So it can look strange when people who aren't familar with said device are struggling. e.g. riding a bike is easy once you know how. At least that's what it looks like to me.

I would have though people would read autopilot and think automatic. At least that's what I do. I guess pilot is closely associated with planes but it certainly isn't what I think of.