Proof of Usefulness Report

Artificial Intelligence Research Group

Analysis completed on 2/20/2026

+23
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Artificial Intelligence Research Group' (AIRG) appears to be a legitimate but early-stage or stagnant research initiative based in London, focusing on IoT security with a claimed 'Matrix' protocol. However, the submission contains significant red flags: the submitter 'BlazeGale' appears to use a gaming handle, and the claim that 'most people have used my product' is demonstrably false for a niche B2B prototype. While the claimed collaboration with the COSIC security lab suggests technical merit, the lack of verifiable updates since ~2019 and the hyperbolic submission severely impact the score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+5
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+10
Subtotal+23.13
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+23

Project Details

Description
About AIRG ​Since 2017 London based Artificial Intelligence Research Group (AIRG) has been developing  Matrix to protect IoT devices from hacking and counterfeits. AIRG started Matrix development...

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

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Technical Roadmap

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