Proof of Usefulness Report

Sakana AI

Analysis completed on 2/4/2026

+705
Proof of Usefulness Score
Category Standard

Sakana AI is a verified 'Unicorn' status AI research lab based in Tokyo, founded by former Google researchers (David Ha, Llion Jones). The project has immense real-world utility and innovation, focusing on nature-inspired, efficient foundation models. External verification confirms a recent Series B valuation of ~$2.6B (matching the specific figure provided in the input) and a team size of ~75-100. However, the submission itself was of low quality, with empty descriptions, hyperbolic user claims ('most people'), and data entered in the wrong fields (Market Cap listed as Monthly Revenue). The score reflects the massive potential and confirmed financial traction of the entity, dampened by the poor quality of the submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+180
Audience Reach Impact+128
Technical Innovation+120
Evidence Of Traction+250
Market Timing Relevance+100
Functional Completeness+5
Subtotal+783
Usefulness Multiplierx0.9
Final Score+705

Project Details

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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