From Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI to OpenAI's messy "super app" launch, here's a look at the AI projects that shut down or missed expectations.
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn’t make it

Key takeaways
Many AI projects and startups have failed due to competition, funding issues, and scaling challenges, creating an AI graveyard.
- Relay, an AI automation tool, shut down in August due to competition from larger platforms.
- Character.ai filed for bankruptcy five years after launching.
- 42% of AI initiatives are abandoned by corporate parents due to various challenges.
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