Proof of Usefulness Report

SubsurfaceAI Inc.

Analysis completed on 3/8/2026

+327
Proof of Usefulness Score
Certified Problem Solver

The submission references 'SubsurfaceAI Inc.', a verifiable and established company (formerly Geomodeling Technology Corp, est. 1996) with legitimate AI-driven software for the oil & gas industry. However, the submission itself is of extremely low quality, filed under the unrelated alias 'MysticStorm' (likely a gamer tag) and containing patent falsehoods regarding audience reach ('everyone') and traction ('most people have used my product'). While the underlying technology and company have high real-world utility and verified history, the score is penalized heavily for the inaccurate and unprofessional submission data.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+93.75
Audience Reach Impact+20
Technical Innovation+105
Evidence Of Traction+50
Market Timing Relevance+80
Functional Completeness+2.5
Subtotal+351.25
Usefulness Multiplierx0.93
Final Score+327

Project Details

Project URL
Description
We create the most compelling subsurface workflow software that is powered by AI and machine learning

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