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

March 6, 2026

TL;DR

Cluely is an AI-powered assistant designed for virtual meetings, sales calls, and more, aiming to help users 'cheat on everything'.
The tool claims to read screens and listen to audio to provide real-time answers and responses, making users appear smarter.
Cluely cofounder Chungin 'Roy' Lee previously gained attention for using an AI tool to cheat his way into an Amazon internship, leading to his suspension from Columbia.
A promotional video for Cluely depicts the AI assisting in a dating scenario, highlighting its potential for real-time social assistance.
Testing the tool revealed significant issues, including slow response times, difficulty with audio, and a lack of intuitive contextual understanding.
The journalist found that Cluely often failed to provide useful information quickly, sometimes responding minutes after the relevant moment in a conversation.
Using Cluely discreetly is challenging, and its terms of service advise against unauthorized use, undermining the 'cheating' premise.
The article concludes that the current execution of Cluely falls short of its ambitious vision, requiring more effort to use than traditional methods and ultimately not facilitating effective 'cheating'.

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