[hypothesis]

According to the article they have decided that the way forward is by going with “bigger and better” models, which necessitated the need for more resources.

I’m going to trust them on their reasoning, but with that premise what are the options here if they lack required resources?

If they to avoid what is dubbed a “sell” option to private money, the other option is to get some public funding or to be honest about the issue and close the shop.