Well, although it doesn't actually solve my problem, I still suppose it's a good idea. Strong support, VOTED.
I'd just love it if higher-level AIs (8.3-10) were smarter as well as stronger/faster. Sure, the AI needs to massively overpower the humans in order for AIW to work, but just making them bigger and giving them higher mk levels...meh. Feels like a grind more than like a challenge.
Also: Poster levels scale by binary numbers? Woot Woot!