Proof of Usefulness Report

Polygraf

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+548
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Polygraf is a legitimate, venture-backed AI security company (Series A, ~$11.3M funding) with significant real-world utility in deepfake detection and data governance. While the project itself demonstrates high value, government contracts, and over 22,000 users, the submission quality is abysmal. The submitter provided false, hyperbolic claims ('most people have used my product', 'everyone') and zero supporting evidence. The score reflects the strong underlying business reality, heavily penalized by the quality factors due to the poor and misleading submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility2.5)
Audience Reach Impact2.0)
Technical Innovation1.5)
Evidence Of Traction2.5)
Market Timing Relevance1.0)
Functional Completeness0.5)
Subtotal+602.5
Usefulness Multiplierx0.91
Final Score+548

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Polygraf creates AI-powered tools that help individuals and businesses combat fake and malicious digital content.

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