> Everyone who was committed to a pro-profit company has to ask if they are next to be treated like Sam.

They probably joined because it was the most awesome place to pursue their skills in AI, but they _knew_ they were joining an organization with explicitly not a profit goal. If they hoped that profit chasing would eventually win, that's their problem and, frankly, having this wakeup call is a good thing for them so they can reevaluate their choices.

The possibility of getting fired is an occupational hazard for anyone working in any company, unless something in your employment contract says otherwise. And even then, you can still be fired.

Biz 101.

I don't know why people even need to be explained this, except for ignorance of basic facts of business life.

Let the two sides now create separate organizations and pursue their respective pure undivided priority to the fullest. May the competition flow.