Proof of Usefulness Report

Protect AI

Analysis completed on 1/28/2026

+566
Proof of Usefulness Score
Industry Mainstay

Protect AI is a verified, high-growth company in the critical MLSecOps (AI Security) sector, having raised over $35M in Series A funding. However, the submission itself is of extremely poor quality, using a likely pseudonym ('ShadowWing') and listing 'construction' as a technology. While the claimed '$700M marketcap' aligns with high-end valuation rumors, the claim that 'most people have used my product' is objectively false for a B2B security tool. The score reflects the high intrinsic value and verified market position of the company, heavily penalized by the unreliable and lazy submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+90.0
Audience Reach Impact+30.0
Technical Innovation+85.0
Evidence Of Traction+59.5
Market Timing Relevance+95.0
Functional Completeness+5.0
Subtotal+62.88
Usefulness Multiplierx0.90
Final Score+566

Project Details

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Description
Protect AIis in the AI Infrastructure Industry

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