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Apr 26, 2025 · Industry Insights

Inside the Controversial AI Cheating Tool Startup Cluely: Funding, Ethics, and Market Impact

A 21‑year‑old Chinese founder’s startup Cluely raised seed funding for an AI tool that covertly assists users in interviews, coding challenges, and sales calls, sparking ethical debates, university disciplinary action, and rapid market traction with over $3 million ARR.