[isoprophlex]

So, 500m a year to whisper sweet nothings into the minds of a significant % of the world population. Or brainwashing them, whatever you like. I think it's not a bad price, someone surely feels theyre getting their moneys worth.

[Animats]

$1bn is revenue, not income. Income is much less.

[newsclues]

The value of a TV network, newspaper or social media platform is not just its revenue, it’s the ability to influence and control narratives.

[kdmtctl]

It's true. Anyway someone should cover the gap. Considering that X can't directly pay shareholders loans, the first principle of accounting.

[grajaganDev]

It is a good deal if you want to influence millions of bots.