If AI Is So Smart, Why Can't It Make Itself Profitable?
CheckLatter1150 · reddit · 2026-08-21
Questions the profitability of AI giants amidst massive losses. If models can solve advanced math and build businesses, why can't they devise a way to become profitable? Major AI companies are currently billions in debt with no clear exit strategy.
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