AICan a new AI lab in 2026 do research no other lab is doing and turn a profit in its first quarter?
A new professor says they were about to answer yes, then hesitated when they noticed the profitability requirement.
TLDR
A user asks whether a new AI lab could launch in 2026, do novel research not being done at any other lab, and become profitable within its first quarter. A respondent identifying as a new professor replies that they were ready to say yes—until they reached the profitability condition.
Can a new AI lab in 2026 do research no other lab is doing and turn a profit in its first quarter?
A new professor says they were about to answer yes, then hesitated when they noticed the profitability requirement.