Proof of Usefulness Report

Shadowing

Analysis completed on 1/29/2026

+32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

The project 'Shadowing.ai' is a functional HRTech platform for AI-simulated job interviews. However, the PoU submission is of extremely low quality, featuring objectively false claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product', audience 'everyone'). External diligence reveals negative sentiment, with reports suggesting the platform may use misleading job postings to redirect traffic to its interview tool (potential dark patterns). While the underlying technology (AI interview rooms) is market-relevant, the lack of verifiable metrics, the suspicious growth tactics, and the hyperbolic submission severely impact its credibility and scoring.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility40.0 (Weighted contribution: 10.0)
Audience Reach Impact10.0 (Weighted contribution: 2.0)
Technical Innovation50.0 (Weighted contribution: 7.5)
Evidence Of Traction10.0 (Weighted contribution: 2.5)
Market Timing Relevance70.0 (Weighted contribution: 7.0)
Functional Completeness5.0 (Weighted contribution: 0.25)
Subtotal+29.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.09
Final Score+32

Project Details

Project URL
Description
Shadowingis in the HRTech Industry

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

Include testimonials, case studies, and third-party validation

Technical Roadmap

Share development milestones and feature completion timeline