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

Dozens of AI startups and corporate projects have shut down or filed for bankruptcy due to high running costs, technical bugs, and competition. Tech giants regularly absorb specialized tools directly into their existing platforms, squeezing out independent offerings. Founders and managers must rethink the viability of building standalone software in markets controlled by platform owners.

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