Airplane pilots are being trained for specific aircraft models, which certainly includes how the "autopilot" functions, when to use it and what it does and does

Airplane pilots are being trained for specific aircraft models, which certainly includes how the "autopilot" functions, when to use it and what it does and doesn't do. There is not risk that the overloaded term will be misunderstood in that context. To get a Tesla all that is required is enough money to buy it.