Proof of Usefulness Report

SOTAI

Analysis completed on 1/30/2026

+18
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

SOTAI (sotai.ai) was a legitimate AI interpretability startup founded in 2022 that raised ~$2M in seed funding. However, multiple financial intelligence sources (Tracxn, PitchBook) currently list the company as 'Deadpooled' or 'Out of Business' as of late 2024/2025. The submission includes clearly false/hyperbolic claims (e.g., 'most people have used my product') and lacks verifiable active user data. While the technology had initial promise (backed by ex-Google researchers), the project appears to be defunct, resulting in a near-zero utility score.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20
Real World Utility Quality+0.5
Audience Reach Impact+10
Audience Reach Impact Quality+0.5
Technical Innovation+60
Technical Innovation Quality+1
Evidence Of Traction+25
Evidence Of Traction Quality+0.5
Market Timing Relevance+20
Market Timing Relevance Quality+0.5
Functional Completeness+10
Response Quality Quality+0.5
Subtotal+16.875
Usefulness Multiplierx1.08
Final Score+18

Project Details

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Description
At SOTAI, we're on a mission to make artificial intelligence transparent and accessible. Now you can finally understand how and why your AI makes predictions.

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