Proof of Usefulness Report

Character.ai

Analysis completed on 1/17/2026

+634
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Character.ai is a market-leading Generative AI platform with verified 'unicorn' status (>$1B valuation) and millions of daily active users, placing it firmly in the 'Much larger scale' tier. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, featuring vague claims ('most people have used my product'), empty fields, and mislabeled financial data (market cap listed under revenue). While the project's real-world dominance warrants a high base score, the lack of effort and detail in the response incurs significant Quality Factor penalties, preventing a top-tier score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180
Audience Reach Impact+156
Technical Innovation+108
Evidence Of Traction+142
Market Timing Relevance+100
Functional Completeness+2
Subtotal+689
Usefulness Multiplierx0.92
Final Score+634

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Character.aiis in the Chatbots Industry
Audience Reach
everyone
Target Users
everyone
Technologies
Chatbots, Generative Ai, Machine Learning
Traction Evidence
most people have used my product

Algorithm Insights

Market Position
Strong market validation with clear user adoption patterns
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