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

The short version

Many AI projects, from ChatGPT to Apple's Siri, have faced shutdowns or setbacks, highlighting the industry’s challenges.

Key takeaways

• AI project failures include Relay and Character.ai.
• 42% of corporate AI initiatives are abandoned.
• OpenAI's recent redesign of ChatGPT faced criticism.
• Siri's launch was delayed over engineering issues.

Overall sentiment

The article presents a range of setbacks in the AI sector but also offers learning opportunities for the industry.

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