Who knows, this show isn't so wholesome it would make it clear. I'd say there's no way such an obviously multibillion business could be a monopoly, but I reckon the artificial soul could be an exceedingly well patented thing. So, all competitors' offerings might be far more robotic in behavior even if they looked just as good. It still doesn't change the fact they will lose customers. If they are treated like dirt, fewer people will get a second giftia. Those things must cost as much as a really good car anyway, so it's not a small matter.