Long-running online service Jeeves, once a pioneering force in artificial intelligence, has been shut down after nearly three decades in operation. Developed by Ask.com, Jeeves was one of the first virtual assistants, allowing users to ask questions and receive answers in a conversational format. Launched in 1994, Jeeves was a trailblazer in the AI space, but its relevance and functionality eventually waned as more advanced virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa gained popularity. The shutdown marks the end of an era for a service that was once a staple of the early internet.
Jeeves and Ask.com Shut Down After Almost 30 Years The New York Times
