[tgv]

Don't forget the deceptive aura of objectivity that machines have. It's easier to issue a command when "the machine has decided" or "God has decided" rather than "I just made this up".

[AnimalMuppet]

This. The point of the "AI" is that it may make the humans are more willing to go along with the orders.

[actionfromafar]

Even a pair of dice helps in that regard.