They are trying to kill the groups of employees that are can be replaced via telecommute like some indian sitting in his livingroom that can (Pilot a plane, be a walking kiosk dr) etc...
The high paying jobs that are "critical" that they can then say "Oh well will you look at that, we have a shortage, we are in such desperate need. Looks like we will have to look to our AI God automation to save us"
The ivermectin that saved India but is banned for treatment here lends credence to your theory.
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