The link makes the statement,
the system (MCAS) is only needed to enhance stability with slats and flaps retracted at very light weights and full aft center of gravity (CG). The aircraft exhibits sufficient natural longitudinal stability in all other parts of the flight envelope without the MCAS to meet the rules
One wonders if there are other inputs other than AoA, weight and CoG from the FMS, if that's possible.
How often would a crew see full aft CoG and be very light weight?
https://aviationweek.com/commercial-...432ab9ddf59858