<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true">There are concerns about the profitability of AI companies despite significant investments in the industry.Apple's AI development has been criticized, and Meta's investments in AI are being questioned.Microsoft and OpenAI are having difficulties transitioning from a nonprofit to a for-profit entity.OpenAI is seeking more capital and independence, facing challenges with profitability.Costs for AI companies are high due to technology development, talent, data acquisition, and research.The goal for AI companies is to achieve Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), but its feasibility is uncertain.There are doubts about whether AGI can be attained and what the implications would be.Tech giants are heavily investing in AGI development, potentially risking future profitability.The future profitability of AI companies may depend on adapting business models if AGI goals are not reached.There is skepticism about the long-term sustainability of AGI development and its impact on the industry.