I think you are right. And the OP look like they are in Germany where they are testing these plans. https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/17/24272930/youtube-cheaper-premium-lite-subscription-limited-ads

Or they are pumping George’s tires

Maybe he was hired by an event running AI chatbot

https://www.decisionproblem.com/paperclips/

Also true if he is talking about Joy the character from Pixar’s Inside Out

Yep, just redirecting tax money into private pockets and then slowly increasing the cost.