AI Cheating Startup Raises $5.3M Despite Ethical Concerns
Summary
A controversial AI startup, Cluely, raised $5.3M despite backlash over its unethical service enabling users to cheat on job interviews and dates using AI-generated responses, with the CEO proudly boasting over $3M in annual revenue from the cheating tool.
Key Points
- Columbia student suspended for developing an AI tool to cheat on job interviews raised $5.3M for his startup Cluely that offers cheating services
- Cluely's controversial launch video showed its CEO using AI to lie on a date, drawing criticism for promoting unethical behavior
- The startup claims its AI cheating tool surpassed $3M in annual recurring revenue earlier this month