The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it

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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.

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2026-09-15 19:00 · TechCrunch AI
The AI graveyard: a running list of projects and startups that didn't make it

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