Welcome to the Proof of Usefulness Hackathon spotlight, curated by HackerNoon’s editors to showcase noteworthy tech solutions to real-world problems. Whether you’re a solopreneur, part of an early-stage startup, or a developer building something that truly matters, the Proof of Usefulness Hackathon is your chance to test your product’s utility, get featured on HackerNoon, and compete for $150k+ in prizes. Submit your project to get started! Welcome to the Proof of Usefulness Hackathon spotlight, curated by HackerNoon’s editors to showcase noteworthy tech solutions to real-world problems. Whether you’re a solopreneur, part of an early-stage startup, or a developer building something that truly matters, the Proof of Usefulness Hackathon is your chance to test your product’s utility, get featured on HackerNoon, and compete for $150k+ in prizes. Submit your project to get started! Proof of Usefulness Hackathon spotlight Proof of Usefulness Hackathon spotlight Proof of Usefulness Hackathon Proof of Usefulness Hackathon $150k+ Submit your project to get started Submit your project to get started Today, we are interviewing Erind Musliu about FalconAI, an AI-native IPTV platform designed to replace complex menus with natural language and voice control. By focusing on intent-based discovery, FalconAI aims to streamline how users, particularly families, access and enjoy media. FalconAI What does FalconAI do? And why is now the time for it to exist? FalconAI is an AI-native IPTV platform using voice and natural language to instantly discover and access media. No menus, just content. Now’s a good time for FalconAI to exist because streaming discovery fatigue has reached a tipping point, and recent advancements in generative AI and voice processing finally allow for a seamless, intent-based media experience that legacy platforms cannot easily retrofit. Who does your FalconAI serve? What’s exciting about your users and customers? The product is built for users who find traditional media platforms overwhelming due to thousands of titles and complex, menu-heavy navigation. It is specifically designed for families seeking autonomous children's content and modern viewers who prefer discovering media through natural language rather than manual search. What technologies were used in the making of FalconAI? And why did you choose ones most essential to your techstack? FalconAI leverages a robust mix of Python for its core AI logic and natural language intent processing, ensuring the backend understands user requests accurately. The team utilizes Kotlin to build a native Android experience for devices like the TX3 Mini, optimizing video playback with Media3/ExoPlayer, while HTML, CSS, and JavaScript handle the web-based IPTV interface. What is the traction to date for FalconAI? Around the web, who’s been noticing? Currently, FalconAI has a functional MVP live on the web, having moved beyond the concept phase to tangible implementation. The project has been tested by a small cohort of early adopters who have provided strong qualitative feedback regarding the platform's responsiveness and ease of use compared to traditional menu systems. FalconAI scored a 36 proof of usefulness score (https://proofofusefulness.com/reports/falconai) FalconAI scored a 36 proof of usefulness score (https://proofofusefulness.com/reports/falconai) https://proofofusefulness.com/reports/falconai What excites you about this FalconAI's potential usefulness? The most exciting aspect is the shift to an AI-native interface that eliminates traditional menus. By understanding user intent instantly, FalconAI reduces the time spent searching, allowing users to enjoy content immediately. 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