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Registry tracks 218 AI tools, 18 dead; patterns emerge
A registry tracking 218 AI and SaaS tools has recorded 18 confirmed deaths, revealing patterns like two-day shutdowns and acqui-hire product kills. Xembly gave users two days' notice before its domain became a betting site. The project updates status twice daily and offers a free API for developers.
Meridian48 take
The data underscores the fragility of relying on venture-backed tools without an exit plan, as even well-funded products can vanish overnight.
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I run a registry that tracks 218 AI and SaaS tools. 18 are already dead or dying - here are the patterns →
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