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TechCrunch May 2, 2026 at 21:11 Startups Rising Hot

Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down

Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.

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May 2, 2026 at 21:11 TechCrunch

Farewell, Jeeves: Ask.com shuts down

Owner IAC says it's discontinuing its search business.

May 2, 2026 at 04:12 Hacker News

Ask.com has closed

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