Tech (Software Engineer) to IB through MBA - still possible?

Context:
Half ORM/half URM/Domestic so don't need sponsorship
Undergrad GPA: 3.76
Masters in CS GPA (from Penn): 3.94
GRE: 340/340
1YOE working as a SWE at a tech company a tier below FAANG+. Current TC about 170k remote. My plan was to apply at 2YOE and matriculate at 3YOE ideally. I also have a partner who will be working in IB at a BB soon who can help connect me with people in their group/firm.

I am hoping these stats are enough to get into my target schools of Harvard/Wharton/Booth/Columbia/Stern. I also have a deferred admit from UVA Darden with 40k scholarship, but obviously would prefer the former target schools.

The only issue is I have been seeing a lot of mixed info on if IB pipeline will even stay alive much longer with AI, increased competition because of other sectors closing MBA recruiting for the most part like tech, etc. Do you guys think this is reasonable still? Any advice on if the MBA associate pipeline is going to last by the time I recruit?

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