Why Vote on Gen AI?
Influence the AI industry by supporting innovative products
Gain early access to cutting-edge AI tools and technologies
Build your reputation as an AI trendsetter and thought leader
Contribute to a vibrant community of AI enthusiasts and professionals
Earn rewards and recognition for active participation (e.g., badges, increased vote weight)
Shape the future of AI by providing valuable feedback to developers
Discover potential investment or career opportunities in the AI sector
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in artificial intelligence
What Can You Vote On?
Newly launched AI products and services
Significant updates to existing AI solutions
AI-powered tools across various domains (e.g., natural language processing, computer vision, machine learning)
Innovative applications of AI in different industries
Open-source AI projects and frameworks
AI research papers and breakthroughs
AI-focused startups and scaleups
How It Works
Create a free account on Gen AI
Browse the platform for new and exciting AI products
Upvote products you find innovative, useful, or promising
Share your favorite AI products with your network
Earn reputation points and badges as you become more active
Gain increased voting power over time based on your engagement and expertise
Rules and Guidelines
1. Eligibility and Trust
1.1 Company Eligibility
Companies must be actively operating in the AI industry
Products or services must incorporate artificial intelligence technologies
Startups and scaleups up to Series B funding are eligible.
Companies must provide accurate and up-to-date information about their products/services
1.2 User Eligibility
Open to AI enthusiasts, venture capitalists, founders, and industry professionals
Users must create an account and verify their email address to review shortlists
Users must verify their identity through LinkedIn to vote, comment and make reviews on products.
Users agree to abide by the platform's code of conduct
2. Voting System
2.1 Voting Frequency
Users are limited to 1 (one) vote per company listing per week
A cooldown period of 7 days is enforced between votes for the same company
Company rankings will be randomized, and votes will be hidden first the first 5 days of the month to give all startups equal chance of exposure
Top startups of the month will be announced on the last Friday of every month.
2.2 Vote Weight
New users start with a base vote weight of 1
Vote weight increases based on user engagement, such as:
Length of time as an active user
Number of companies reviewed
Quality of feedback provided
2.3 Voting Criteria
Users are encouraged to consider the following when voting:
Innovation and uniqueness of the AI solution
Potential impact on the industry
Quality of the product or service
User experience and interface
2.4 Homepage Ranking and Visibility
The homepage algorithm is designed to quarantine and disqualify inauthentic or bot-like voting behavior
A randomized homepage sort will be implemented for the first 4 hours of each day to give all new listings a fair chance at exposure
The platform reserves the right to adjust the homepage algorithm to maintain fairness and combat manipulation
3. Anti-Cheating Measures
3.1 Account Verification
Users must verify their account through email
Additional verification may be required for high-activity accounts
3.2 IP Tracking
Multiple votes from the same IP address within a short time frame will be flagged for review
3.3 Bot Detection
Implement CAPTCHA or similar systems to prevent automated voting
3.4 Vote Pattern Analysis
Analyze voting patterns to detect unusual activity or potential collusion
Sophisticated tools and algorithms are in place to detect unusual voting patterns
The specific methods of detection are not disclosed to prevent exploitation
3.5 Penalties for Violations
Accounts found to be violating anti-cheating measures may be suspended or permanently banned
Companies found to be manipulating votes or using third-party "ranking guarantee" services will have their listings removed from the platform
The platform reserves the right to take increasingly severe actions against repeat offenders
4. Company Listings
4.1 Listing Requirements
Companies must provide a clear description of their AI product or service
Listings should include key features, target market, and current stage of development
Companies are responsible for keeping their listings up-to-date
4.2 Content Moderation
All listings will be reviewed for compliance with platform guidelines
Inappropriate or misleading content will be removed
5. User Engagement and Feedback
5.1 Comments and Reviews
Users are encouraged to leave detailed feedback on company listings
Comments should be constructive and related to the AI product or service
AI-generated comments are not allowed; users can report suspected AI-generated content
5.2 Reporting System
Users can report suspicious activity, inaccurate information, or violations of platform rules through citing the specific issue and emailing [email protected]
A specific option for reporting suspected AI-generated content is available
Reports will be reviewed by the platform moderators
5.3 Community Empowerment
Implement features like Comment Prompts and Comment Awards to encourage thoughtful engagement
Regularly seek community feedback on platform policies and features
6. Platform Integrity
6.1 Transparency
Ranking algorithms and voting systems will be clearly explained to all users
Any paid promotions or sponsored content will be clearly labeled
6.2 Data Privacy
User data will be protected in accordance with relevant data protection regulations
Companies will not have access to individual user voting data
6.3 Conflict of Interest
Platform staff and moderators must disclose any affiliations with listed companies
Measures will be in place to prevent insider manipulation of rankings
6.4 Moderation
A dedicated human moderation team will review flagged content and suspicious activity
Automated tools will be used in conjunction with human moderation for efficient spam detection
The platform commits to continually investing in and improving moderation capabilities
7. Updates and Amendments
This governance document will be reviewed and updated quarterly
Users and listed companies will be notified of any significant changes to the rules or best practices
The platform will maintain open communication with the community about challenges and improvements in combating spam and maintaining integrity