Proof of Usefulness Report

Modulate

Analysis completed on 1/25/2026

+542
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Modulate (modulate.ai) is a high-profile Series A company ($30M+ funding) recognized by TIME as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies in 2022. Their flagship product, ToxMod, is the standard for voice chat moderation in gaming, deployed in massive titles like 'Call of Duty' (via Activision partnership). While the user submission ('ThunderClaw') was low-quality, containing lazy placeholders and hyperbole ('most people have used my product'), the underlying project has exceptional real-world utility, verified massive reach (millions of users), and cutting-edge technical innovation in voice-native AI. The score reflects the project's verified industry dominance despite the poor submission quality.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+115.0
Audience Reach Impact+120.0
Technical Innovation+84.6
Evidence Of Traction+159.25
Market Timing Relevance+45.0
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+526.35
Usefulness Multiplierx1.03
Final Score+542

Project Details

Project URL
modulate.ai
Description
Modulate, recognized by TIME as one of the 100 Most Influential Companies 2022, is unlocking deeper and more inclusive social interactions online. We partner with apps and games to deliver a variety of unique services through a single SDK - including VoiceWear, a real-time voice replacement system that allows you to sound like a favorite character while retaining the emotion and nuance in your voice, and ToxMod, a voice-native AI reporting and moderation tool which helps human moderators more efficiently identify and react to bad behavior on their platforms. The common theme at Modulate is using our combination of cutting-edge technical talent, thoughtful design approach to safety and community-building, and appreciation for the balance between technology and humanity, to build a completely unprecedented toolkit that gives each platform what it needs to manage their unique communities.

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