That's just a technical perspective, but when it comes to developing advanced artificial intelligence industries, technology doesn't determine everything.
I'm sure they can get funding at this point if needed.
Even an investor with deep pockets like Microsoft would be shocked by such a sudden action by the board of directors,and Microsoft will treat its money more carefully.I don't think Microsoft can pretend nothing happened.
if they don't screw up again, it will eventually be forgotten as all things are and business as usual.