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Yara AI

Startup failed · Safety Concerns · shut down November 28, 2025

Born
Died
Lifespan
1y 11m
Cause of death
Safety Concerns
Killed by
Its Own Founder
Type
Startup

UK-based AI mental health companion offering CBT-style exercises and conversational support. The founder voluntarily shut it down after deciding AI chatbots aren't safe enough for people in real mental health crises — a rare case of ethical self-termination.

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Is Yara AI dead?

Yes. Yara AI was shut down on November 28, 2025, 1y 11m after its launch on January 1, 2024. The cause of death was safety concerns; it was killed by Its Own Founder. Classification: startup failed. Details and the source are above.