What would you do if fraud was just… the future of work? That’s the pitch behind Cluely, its stealth browser overlay is “undetectable” and is a viral AI startup that helps users bluff everything from job interviews to exams. The company raised $5.3 million and sparked a wave of backlash from startups building tools to catch scammers. Cluely’s response? They just build smart glasses or brain tips.
Today, TechCrunch’s equity podcast features Kirsten Korosec, Max Zeff and Anthony HA, headlines this week, including whether Cluely’s viral strategy is genius, gross, or both, and what it says about the future of work in the AI era.
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