About The AI Cemetery

A curated directory and autopsy blog documenting the lifecycle of AI products — from hype to death.

What is this?

The AI Cemetery is a living memorial to AI products that have shut down, pivoted, or entered zombie mode. We track funding, valuation, cause of death, and extract lessons from each burial.

Why does this exist?

The AI gold rush has produced countless startups, many built on shaky foundations. By documenting failures, we help builders learn from the past and investors see beyond the hype.

Methodology

Entries are manually curated and verified. We define "dead" as:

• Dead: Product shut down, company dissolved
• Zombie: Website live but no updates, support, or activity
• Life Support: Minimal maintenance, no new features
• Acqui-hired: Team acquired, product killed
• Sunset: Graceful shutdown announced

Disclaimer

This is an educational resource. All information is sourced from public records. If you believe an entry is inaccurate, please submit a correction.