THE GROWTH METRIC SILICON VALLEY LOVES MOST IS ALSO ITS LEAST TRUSTED

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Cluely's CEO admitted to inflating their ARR figures, highlighting a common issue among AI startups. ARR, a key growth metric, lacks standardization, allowing for manipulation and misuse. This challenge raises trust concerns among investors, though experts caution against imposing heavy auditing on startups, advocating for transparency instead.