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Proof of Usefulness Report

Tictag

Analysis completed on 3/21/2026

+47.32
Proof of Usefulness Score
You're In Business

Tictag offers a practical, mobile-first approach to AI data annotation with strong market relevance. However, contradictory and exaggerated claims in the submission (e.g., 'most people have used my product' versus 17,000 actual app users) trigger low quality multipliers. The verified traction of 17k users appropriately places this project in the minimal traction category.

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Score Breakdown

Real World Utility+20.00
Audience Reach Impact+2.00
Technical Innovation+9.00
Evidence Of Traction+2.50
Market Timing Relevance+8.00
Functional Completeness+0.75
Subtotal+42.25
Usefulness Multiplierx1.12
Final Score+47

Project Details

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Description
Tictag aims to build the future of the AI economy. Founded in 2019 by a team of AI veterans, this Singapore-based startup, with an operational base in South Korea, has developed a user-friendly, fully-integrated, mobile-first platform. It leverages cutting edge AI augmentation and scalable human-in-the-loop crowdsourcing achieve the highest quality in the collection and annotation of image, text, or audio datasets for the training of LLMs (for generative AI), or machine learning, as well as the fine-tuning and deployment of AI and machine learning models. Tictag’s technology features its mobile app, available on iOS and Android and boasting over 17,000 users, contributing to the development and quality of AI datasets. This commitment to accuracy and scalability is reflected in its Truetag system, which targets up to 99.97% accuracy through a hyperfocus on quality assurance and quality control, something that is currently heavily overlooked in the market. Beyond providing data solutions, Tictag is also dedicated to social good. Through the Tictag #GoodData4Good initiative, we collaborate with companies aiming to make a positive social impact, providing persons with disabilities or from underprivileged backgrounds with opportunities to earn income via an integrated payments system on the Tictag app. When it comes to data annotation, we know that the three most important aspects are accuracy, speed, and cost. We have quality control processes in place to ensure that the data is accurately labelled. Plus, having a large community of taggers to label the data makes the whole process much faster while bringing costs down too. If you’re tired of going through endless amounts of data and want a solution, chat with us today!

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