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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: TechCrunch

What happened

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.

Key facts

  • Reported by TechCrunch and published Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:00:00 UTC.

Why it matters

Platform, chip and AI decisions set the terms other companies have to build on, so a single announcement here tends to ripple through products, supply chains and regulation.

What to watch next

  • Availability, pricing and rollout regions
  • Independent testing or verification of the claims made
  • Responses from regulators and competing platforms

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