I really think the new AI Daily kicks a**. I did 12 dailies from which I got 9 bots and 3 CRUs. And about 2.7m AXP at AI level 27. So it's just freaking awesome.
The only 2 things I'd improve or change are these: 1. Make it 8 Hack'eri so we have to raid twice.
2. Make it available in raid so that there's a team effort.
As for the rest, the effort and the time spent, as far as I'm concerned, is OK.