OpenAI, Apple, Microsoft AI projects shut down or stumble
relay, an ai-powered workflow automation tool, shut down due to competition from larger platforms, highlighting challenges faced by ai startups and projects.
relay, a five-year-old ai-powered workflow automation tool, shut down entirely on monday due to competition from larger platforms like openai and google. according to s&p global market intelligence, about 42% of ai initiatives are ultimately abandoned by their corporate parents. openai has also shut down several standalone apps, including chatgpt atlas and operator, and folded their features directly into chatgpt. apple's improved siri, announced in 2024, was repeatedly delayed due to engineering issues and bugs. microsoft's recall feature, announced in 2024, faced immediate backlash over privacy and security concerns.