The primary _stated_ purpose of the technology is to eliminate as many jobs as possible to increase profits for the business owners. Which is a valid purpose,

The primary _stated_ purpose of the technology is to eliminate as many jobs as possible to increase profits for the business owners. Which is a valid purpose, if I were a business owner that's what I would have done, too, but I wouldn't expect people whose jobs and income are at risk (which is a large part of society) to cheer for it.