Broadly, I made this as a homage to Universal Paperclips, but I took it in a more contemporary and demented direction with the overall plot and songs. I think the opening song sets the tone and message of the game in line with your latter assertion. I have a very love/hate relationship with AI itself, but it's indispensable at my day job.
I was thinking of adding cryptic mini games and puzzles to keep the user engaged while points are accruing that unlock discounts and powerups, but maybe that's for another game? Thanks for the comments!
Edit: I amped up the value of clicking a bit at key places in the game where it fit the story. Thanks for the nudge!