locblue, #1146.
The linked article discusses hardware/ software changes; the option for training, human intervention and mitigation, given this event, should not be considered.
It is also questionable if the crew actions and description given in the AD will be adequate in the short term.
The regulators might judge otherwise, they must be under considerable internal pressure due to apparent weaknesses in their safety oversight. Also pressure from the wider industry, concerns over disruption and economic upset if 737MAX flying was interrupted.
A cynical view might point to overt support at high level; economically too disastrous to contemplate, so take the risk. But ensure that the risk is passed down the line; if there is an event the operator / crew will be in the firing line - ‘didn’t follow procedures’, without thought whether crews would be able to act or not.
If so then the regulatory decision process sheds all responsibility.
If the unlikely occurs then the enormity of the effect on the industry (including regulators) will be unimaginable.