In this episode of In The Loop, I unpack the viral storm surrounding a startup that’s made headlines—and sparked outrage—with a bold statement: “We want to cheat on everything.” Cluely, has built an AI tool designed to help users breeze through interviews, exams, and more by feeding them real-time answers. Is this tech genius or just glorified dishonesty?
We’ll take a look at the firestorm Cluely has ignited, break down the biggest critiques (and why they matter), and explore how society, education, and even hiring might be forced to evolve. I also share my personal perspective on why narratives shape our cultural reaction to tools like this—and why this conversation is way bigger than just one startup’s viral campaign.
Episode Highlights
(01:00) - How Cluely’s Roy Lee and his co-founder went viral—and got suspended from Columbia
(03:35) - Clash of values: The three main criticisms: dishonesty, human development, and societal collapse
(07:00) - Cluely’s defense: is this just the next wave of tech progress?
(10:30) - Cheating or smart strategy? The grey areas of AI-assisted testing
(13:30) - Where we go from here—and what it means for us all
🔗 Related Links
Cluely's viral ad (YouTube)
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