It is important to keep the story interesting and consistent in premise. The Author has interesting premise and strong commitment to it. THe problem with System novels is the system aspect becomes just bloat and unneeded. Only to sell the power creep. Hopefully the author will keep that up.
The AI seriously take over the jobs from mankind. That sad reality, but well, that what happen when capitalist cane for industrial revolution back then.... It about stepping forwart. Nice blurb, will read it for sure!