Cluely has emerged as a new AI-powered tool designed to assist users in navigating live conversations. Created by former Columbia University student Chungin “Roy” Lee, the application analyzes screen content and audio input to generate suggested responses in real-time. The tool functions as an undetectable assistant during interviews, meetings, and social interactions, prompting users with appropriate responses to questions. Recently securing $5.3 million in funding from Abstract Ventures and Susa Ventures, Cluely has already attracted approximately 70,000 users since its launch.

The application operates through a minimalist interface with a thin bar at the top of the screen, activated by keyboard shortcuts to scan visual content while also processing audio through the device’s microphone. Available as a subscription service at $20 monthly for the Pro version, Cluely’s functionality is limited to analyzing information already present on a user’s screen rather than searching the internet. The company emphasizes that it doesn’t save user data, addressing potential privacy concerns associated with its screen-scanning capabilities. Despite current limitations in response speed and accuracy, the platform represents an emerging category of AI tools designed for real-time social assistance.

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