Proof of Usefulness Report

Artificial Intelligence Founders Association

Analysis completed on 3/11/2026

+79.09

Proof of Usefulness Score

You're In Business

The submission references real industry figures and an existing foundation but exhibits severe red flags in its actual data. Claims such as 'everyone' for audience reach and 'most people have used my product' are entirely unsubstantiated. The pseudo-anonymous submitter ('DeepShade') and irrelevant revenue metrics ('marketcap: 500000') suggest a low-effort or dubious submission rather than a verifiable technical project. Consequently, evidence of traction and response quality score extremely low.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+18.75

Audience Reach Impact+2.00

Technical Innovation+0.75

Evidence Of Traction+1.25

Market Timing Relevance+60.00

Functional Completeness+0.50

Subtotal+83.25

Usefulness Multiplierx0.95

Final Score+79

Project Details

Project URL

aifa.global

Description

The Artificial Intelligence Founders Association (AIFA) was established by AI startup founders from the US, UK and EU during the “spring of AI” in 2023. The foundation was co-founded by Dr Roeland P-J E Decorte, CEO and Founder of Decorte Future Industries, and Dr William Casey King, Sr Director of AI Strategy at Microsoft, Director at Yale University, and one of the originators of “big data” under the Obama administration in the US.

Algorithm Insights

Market Position

Growing utility with room for optimization

User Engagement

Documented reach suggests active user community

Technical Stack

Modern tech stack aligned with sponsor technologies

Recommendations to Increase Usefulness Score

Document User Growth

Provide specific metrics on user acquisition and retention rates

Showcase Revenue Model

Detail sustainable monetization strategy and current revenue streams

Expand Evidence Base

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline