Jeeves and Ask.com Shut Down After Almost 30 Years
The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
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The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
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The pioneering search engine shut down on May 1, after nearly 30 years in operation.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2026/05/03/business/ask-jeeves-shuts-down-internet-search-engine.html