Startups launch products to catch people using AI cheating app Cluely | TechCrunch

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AI Cheating Startup Sparks Controversy

Last week, the AI-powered cheating tool, Cluely, gained significant attention for its claim of being an "undetectable" in-browser window designed to facilitate cheating in various contexts, including job interviews and exams.

Cluely's bold claims have ignited a debate within the tech community, prompting responses from competitors.

The Anti-Cheating Response

Several startups are now claiming to have developed tools to detect Cluely's usage:

• Validia, based in San Francisco, launched a free product called "Truely" that alerts users to Cluely's presence.
• Proctaroo, a Rhode Island-based startup, also asserts its platform can identify Cluely users by monitoring running applications and hidden processes. Proctaroo's CEO, Adrian Aamodt, criticized Cluely's business model as "unethical."

Cluely's Counter-Moves

Responding to the pushback, Cluely's co-founder and CEO, Chungin "Roy" Lee, has indicated a willingness to develop hardware solutions, such as smart glasses and even brain chips, to circumvent anti-cheating software.