AI Cheating Startup Raises $5.3M Despite Ethical Concerns

Apr 21, 2025
TechCrunch
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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

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