I used the ‘cheat on everything’ AI tool and it didn’t help me cheat on anything

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April 23, 2025, 1:04 PM

• •Cluely, an AI tool created by two dropouts, aims to revolutionize job interviews, meetings, and even catfishing by providing real-time AI assistance.
• •The tool is designed to discreetly provide answers and responses during virtual interactions, but faces challenges like technical issues and slow response times.
• •The creator envisions AI becoming so powerful that using it will feel like 'cheating,' enabling people to focus on what they truly want to do.
• •However, the current implementation of Cluely struggles with execution, raising questions about its effectiveness and practicality compared to existing tools like Google.

Cluely, an AI tool, is designed to provide real-time assistance in virtual meetings, job interviews, and even for catfishing by discreetly providing answers. Created by Columbia University dropouts, the tool promises to make users appear smarter by leveraging AI. Despite its ambitious vision, the current execution of Cluely faces technical challenges and slow response times. Ultimately, the article questions the practicality and effectiveness of Cluely compared to existing tools.

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