That's why it is very important for these AI companies to go bust for the collective good.

It'll definitely happen. After all, the collective hate for the oil barons 100 years ago put them out of business in a jiffy. /s

Oil companies were profitable.

Oil always burned provided there's oxygen.

Price of oil was crystal clear how much you'll get for what you're paying.

And nothing else was affected with supply of oil.

No harm in keeping comparisons inline with the subject matter at hand.