Proof of Usefulness Report

LensAI

Analysis completed on 1/24/2026

+28
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project represents a legitimate ad-tech concept (contextual computer vision advertising) that appears to have ceased operations as of late 2024 (PitchBook status: Out of Business). The submission itself contains severe quality issues, including a malformed email address ('contacts.html'), hallucinatory claims of traction ('most people have used my product'), and an irrelevant tech stack ('marketing'). While the core technology concept had utility in a privacy-first market, the combination of the business appearing defunct and the low-effort/automated nature of the submission results in a negligible score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+15.00
Audience Reach Impact+0.50
Technical Innovation+7.50
Evidence Of Traction+0.63
Market Timing Relevance+2.00
Functional Completeness+0.00
Subtotal+25.63
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+28

Project Details

Description
LensAI is an AI-powered contextual computer vision ad solution that identifies objects, logos, actions, and context within images and videos to match them with relevant advertisements, enabling publishers to monetize visual content and advertisers to reach targeted audiences. It focuses on privacy-preserving advertising by tailoring ads to the browsing context rather than user identities.

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