Proof of Usefulness Report

ChapterMe

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+38
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

While ChapterMe is a functional AI tool for video creators with verifiable testimonials (e.g., from Exponent), the submission is severely penalized for hyperbolic and false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', 'audience: everyone'). The product solves a genuine but niche problem that is increasingly being solved natively by platforms like YouTube. The technology appears to be a standard wrapper around transcription and NLP models, offering low competitive defensibility.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+65
Audience Reach Impact+5
Technical Innovation+35
Evidence Of Traction+20
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+39
Usefulness Multiplierx0.98
Final Score+38

Project Details

Project URL
Description
ChapterMe's ChapterGPT is the #1 AI tool for automatically creating timestamp chapters for your videos and podcasts in minutes.
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Media Production
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

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