Halfway through the article, I couldn't help thinking - "If she can't convince her co-workers to turn off a bot she finds offensive, the place is caustic".

This isn't really solving anything. The only difference between this and a well-deserved "fuck you" to the co-workers is it's done in a polite and clever way. It's a smart move, because it makes her look good and anyone who complains look like a sore loser (reversing the situation).

It's annoying that the situation exists, but at least she's handling it well.