Although this is just his wishful thinking, for AI, given the current state of human society, working independently is indeed more promising than being driven by humans.
Needless to say, Delaman is a living example. By eliminating all scheming, conflicts of interest, and administrative wrangling, the entire company is driven solely by Delaman's own will, resulting in unprecedented work efficiency and profit margins. Not only did he carve a niche in Night City, but he even kicked out his boss and the entire board.
Also, the number of AIs used by Horizon Corporation is quite large. The disparity between the two sides is like the difference between a skinny monkey on Mount Emei and Iron Man.
AI was originally created by humans in pursuit of productivity and technological advancement. Even if humans eventually eliminate all AI and abolish related technology to prevent AI rebellion, that's not a solution. It's just self-destructive, throwing the baby out with the bathwater.
