AI Cheating Startup Cluely Faces Competition in Anti-Cheating Market
Cluely, the AI cheating startup that made waves last week with claims of undetectable cheating capabilities, is now facing competition from startups aiming to catch its users. The San Francisco-based startup Validia has launched a free product called ‘Truely’ as a direct response to Cluely, which triggers an alarm when Cluely is detected. Similarly, Rhode Island-based startup Proctaroo is also claiming that its platform can identify Cluely users, with CEO Adrian Aamodt criticizing Cluely’s business practices as unethical.
In response to these challenges, Cluely’s CEO Chungin “Roy” Lee has hinted at the possibility of developing hardware products such as smart glasses or brain chips that could bypass anti-cheating software altogether. Despite skepticism surrounding the feasibility of such hardware, Lee remains confident in Cluely’s ability to innovate in the anti-cheating market.
While Cluely initially promoted its cheating capabilities for exams and job interviews, scrutiny of its business model has led to a shift in messaging. The company has removed references to cheating on exams and job interviews from its website and manifesto, now focusing on applications in sales calls and meetings.
Lee has stated that Cluely is “redefining” its messaging to target larger and more impactful markets, emphasizing the potential for AI to be used to its fullest extent. Despite competition and criticism, Cluely remains committed to pushing the boundaries of AI technology in the anti-cheating space.
