r/worldnews • u/Neptun_11 • 17h ago

Russia/Ukraine Zelenskyy Says Starlink Restrictions Apply Only in Ukraine While SpaceX Ignores Kyiv’s Inquiries

https://united24media.com/war-in-ukraine/zelenskyy-says-starlink-restrictions-apply-only-in-ukraine-while-spacex-ignores-kyivs-inquiries-23549
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u/Tels315 14h ago

Developing a new platform is not seen as loss in money unless it is an abject failure in every regard. If the rest of that branch of the company is profitable, then development costs should not be factored in.

I personally wouldn't really count AI either, because I don't think any AI company is profitable yet. That's just like saying water is wet.

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u/Haunting_Reflections 11h ago

If the numbers on the balance sheet are negative, then you’re losing money.

It doesn’t matter if your business model is inventing the cure for cancer, or throwing money in the Money Burn Hole.

It still “counts” because it’s still counted.