Proof of Usefulness Report

Hume AI

Analysis completed on 2/10/2026

+526
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

The submission represents Hume AI, a legitimate and highly-regarded Series B startup ($50M raised in 2024) pioneering empathic voice interfaces (EVI). While the submission text itself contains inaccurate data (e.g., 'marketcap: 17000000', 'everyone' as audience) and a non-standard project name ('WhisperStorm'), the underlying technology at the provided URL is state-of-the-art. The score reflects the high real-world utility, strong verifiable traction, and massive technical innovation of Hume AI, adjusted downward for the poor quality of the submission entry.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+22.50
Audience Reach Impact+13.60
Technical Innovation+21.38
Evidence Of Traction+15.75
Market Timing Relevance+10.00
Functional Completeness+0.25
Subtotal+83.48
Usefulness Multiplierx1.05
Final Score+526

Project Details

Project URL
Description
The foundational voice model with emotional intelligence. Experience our API: https://app.hume.ai

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