The AI Graveyard: Projects and Startups That Failed in 2026

It is a running list published by TechCrunch documenting AI projects and startups that shut down or failed to meet expectations, updated as new cases emerge.

Apple's repeatedly delayed Siri AI features, OpenAI's troubled launch of what it called a \"super app,\" and several startups that closed after early funding rounds.

No, but they should prioritize enterprise solutions with measurable ROI, avoid full dependence on still-volatile consumer products, and keep a fallback plan for model providers.

By building a provider-agnostic integration layer, investing in local data and governance, and defining clear evaluation criteria before signing contracts.