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Cluely, Apr 28, 2025

According to the tagline, "Cluely is an undetectable AI-powered assistant built for Virtual Meetings, Sales calls, and more." To get a sense of what the company promises, you can view this widely-shared video. The company leans heavily into the 'cheating' aspect of the service, which is producing a not unexpected visceral reaction on the part of pundits, similar to what we saw for the (now discontinued) Google Glass. The company has published a widely disparaged manifesto comparing itself to the calculator and spellcheck. The founder has also made the most of being kicked out of Columbia University - not for cheating, but because he "recorded the hearing and posted a photo of yourself with the Columbia University staff members." More coverage: TechCrunch, BitDegree, FutureTools.

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