<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Investment in single-purpose AI startups has plummeted while funds focus on large, late-stage rounds.</li><li>Enterprises like Microsoft, Adobe, and Google are integrating AI into core products, reducing viability of standalone AI versions.</li><li>Durability is found in mature AI scale-ups with multiple products, recurring revenue, and defensible moats.</li><li>AI startups facing rapid shutdowns or acqui-hires need to demonstrate maturity, data rights, workflow integration, and compliance to survive in the volatile market.</li></ul>

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