Equity Damn, the Cluely ragebait got us
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May 2, 2025 A controversial AI startup called Cluely is raising eyebrows by claiming it can help users cheat their way through job interviews and exams. This bold move has sparked backlash from competitors striving to uphold integrity. Privacy concerns are also on the rise, especially with Sam Altman's latest event featuring eyeball scans. Meanwhile, Shein's IPO faces challenges due to looming tariffs, and Waymo is teaming up with Toyota to innovate in autonomous tech. Tune in for a lively discussion on these pressing issues shaping the future of work!
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Cluely's Origins and Controversy
- Cluely's founder used AI to cheat in internship interviews and dropped out of Columbia amid investigation.
- The startup promotes cheating using AI and has gained viral attention through controversial marketing.
Detecting AI Cheating Challenges
- Startups are building tools to catch AI cheating, but it's still very difficult to detect.
- This creates a new market focused on combating high-tech cheating and misinformation.
Gap Between Vision and Reality
- Cluely's current product is far from the grand vision promised in the launch video.
- The founders embrace a bleak view where memorization and research are obsolete due to AI.