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Proof of Usefulness Report

EmPact Artificial Intelligence

Analysis completed on 3/19/2026

+39.6
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project concept addresses a valid and expensive industrial issue (subsurface non-productive time), but the submission contains massive red flags. Claims such as 'everyone' for audience reach and 'most people have used my product' are entirely unrealistic for a highly specialized 3D ML subsurface imaging tool. These unverifiable and exaggerated traction claims, alongside a vague description of the technical implementation, result in heavy penalties across multiple criteria.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+50.0
Audience Reach Impact+0.0
Technical Innovation+15.0
Evidence Of Traction-25.0
Market Timing Relevance+15.0
Functional Completeness-10.0
Subtotal+45
Usefulness Multiplierx0.88
Final Score+40

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Multiple industries have a need to identify, pinpoint, evaluate problems just below ground. Traditionally companies had to rely on old, possibly inaccurate maps, excavation, and trial and error to locate issues below ground. With non-productive time costing as much as millions per day for certain industries, companies cannot afford schedule delays. EmPact provides a groundbreaking solution utilizing the mathematics of imaging by application of 3D machine learning tasks and reduces cluster requirements for larger data sets. Our multi-faceted expert team has it's roots in the energy, industry. EmPact.AI partners have more than 80 years of combined experience in both technical and corporate environments. Each of our AI solutions are 'white box".

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