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Top Startups: User Voting Guide
Top Startups: User Voting Guide

Learn details on how to Vote for Top Startups

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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

  1. Create a free account on Gen AI

  2. Browse the platform for new and exciting AI products

  3. Upvote products you find innovative, useful, or promising

  4. Share your favorite AI products with your network

  5. Earn reputation points and badges as you become more active

  6. 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

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