Grammarly Disables AI 'Expert Review' After Backlash From Authors and Journalists
Summary
Grammarly has disabled its AI-powered Expert Review feature after criticism that it used the identities and styles of real writers and editors without permission. The tool provided users with feedback modeled after the work of specific experts, which included both living and deceased individuals. Following backlash from academics and journalists—who objected to being included without consent and criticized the opt-out policy—parent company Superhuman announced plans to redesign the feature so experts can control whether and how they are represented. Grammarly acknowledged the concerns and stated it will prioritize transparency and user agency in future updates.
