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TechCrunch 'AI Graveyard' List Logs Shutdowns of Atlas, Sora, and Relay

·2026.10.25 22:43

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The list cites S&P Global data showing that roughly 42% of corporate AI initiatives are ultimately abandoned due to funding, technical, or demand issues.

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  • TechCrunch published a running list titled "AI Graveyard" on October 24, cataloging AI products and startups that shut down, pivoted, or missed expectations.
  • OpenAI products dominate the list, including the discontinuation of the ChatGPT Atlas browser in August 2026 and the shutdown of the Sora video app in March 2026 due to high operating costs and retention challenges.
  • External failures include the closure of workflow automation startup Relay in August 2026, the scheduled shutdown of Notion Mail on September 22, and the bankruptcy filing of Character.ai in October.
  • The article notes that approximately 42% of corporate AI initiatives are abandoned, citing insufficient funding, technical challenges, competition, scaling difficulties, or weak user demand.
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