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Proof of Usefulness Report

Nobias

Analysis completed on 3/24/2026

+220.5
Proof of Usefulness Score
Gaining Momentum

Nobias tackles highly relevant issues like misinformation and filter bubbles with an innovative ML approach and Chrome extension. While the team size and business concept are promising, the submission severely lacks verifiable data, relying instead on vague and exaggerated claims regarding audience reach and traction, which heavily penalizes the overall score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+125
Audience Reach Impact+10
Technical Innovation+60
Evidence Of Traction+6.25
Market Timing Relevance+60
Functional Completeness+1.25
Subtotal+262.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.84
Final Score+221

Project Details

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Description
Nobias is a tech startup dedicated to promoting responsible/inclusive technology, countering online manipulation and misinformation. We put the power of informed media consumption in the hands of users. Nobias’s first product is a Google Chrome extension that shows the bias and credibility of news served up by Google search results and Facebook’s newsfeed. Users can drill down to evaluate individual articles and authors. Giving context about the news, even before users click, can counter the effects of algorithmic curation that may keep them in a filter bubble. And knowing about the credibility can help people avoid fake news. Nobias second product Nobias Finance machine learning technology gives you an overview of bullish/bearish bias and relevant articles from credible authors for stocks trending in the news, expecting earnings reports, and in your favorite industries. https://lnkd.in/gYBc3S7 The company was founded by CEO Tania Ahuja, a dynamic leader who holds a PhD in finance and is an accomplished business professional with extensive knowledge in data mining and risk management. She is building experienced journalism and AI advisory teams, to help keep Nobias effective and on the cutting edge.

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

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Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline