Proof of Work: a public record of useful AI contributions

A profile is the beginning

AI Experts Directory is building a place to discover the people behind useful AI work. Profiles describe a person. Proof of Work connects that person to an artifact, a problem, and the conditions under which the work is useful.

Three ways to contribute

Research contributions introduce or evaluate an idea. Implementation contributions show how an idea is built or used. Explanation contributions make the work understandable. A person can contribute in several ways, and every contribution should credit its collaborators.

Start with a source

Add a link or drop in a PDF or image. AI helps draft a summary, suggest a relevant mission, and identify limitations. Review the draft before submitting it. An editor checks the material before publication; an AI summary never becomes an automatic verification badge.

A shared question gives the work context

Our first missions address reliable agents, the move from research to production, and AI literacy. Contributors can attach relevant work to a mission. Early collections will be small; we will show gaps instead of filling them with invented examples.

What a source check means

An editor checks that a source exists, relates to the person, and supports the summary. The record states known limitations and the date of the check. This is not independent replication, a professional credential, or a blanket endorsement.

A network that earns its usefulness

Linked contributions can help a researcher find an implementation partner, a builder find an evaluation specialist, and an educator credit an original result. Membership in a partner community does not purchase evidence status or editorial preference.

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