We had HAL in 2001 , well actually we didn't but he is coming in 2101 but he is not going to let you control the flight then either.
The problem (well at least one problem) is that the modern autopilot seems to carry on until it can't handle the situation then dumps the problem on the pilot who is not up to speed in real time needed to right the wrong. Being out of practice by not hand flying on a regular basis and practicing irregular situations isn't helping the pilots to handle problems on the rare occasions they do arise. There is a disconnect between man and machine which rears its head now and then.