By Breaking Editor 
Grammarly, the popular writing tool, has discontinued an AI feature that imitated the writing styles of well-known authors following significant backlash from the literary community. The “Expert Review” feature faced intense criticism for using the names and personas of prominent writers without their consent, prompting accusations of intellectual property infringement.
The company’s decision to retract the feature came just days before a potential lawsuit was filed by investigative journalist Julia Angwin, who claims that Grammarly’s tool unlawfully exploited the identities of hundreds of authors. According to various reports, the AI-generated suggestions were presented as coming from established figures such as Stephen King and Carl Sagan, leading to public outcry from authors and academics alike.
The backlash has underscored broader ethical concerns surrounding the intersection of artificial intelligence and creative expression, highlighting fears that AI technologies could inadvertently plagiarize or misrepresent the voices of real individuals. As the debate continues, some industry experts argue that the situation illustrates the need for clearer guidelines in the use of AI within creative domains.
“Grammarly wisely killed off the feature that plagiarized top writers’ voices,” one user noted on social media, reflecting a sentiment shared by numerous authors who championed the decision. Meanwhile, reactions on various platforms indicated that many users had observed a shift in Grammarly’s utility, noting that prior to integrating AI functionalities, the tool appeared more balanced and effective.
The fallout shows that the most extreme and obvious forms of plagiarism are still prosecutable civil offences. Even when such egregious acts come from a well funded VC capital nerdom, Superhuman (once Grammarly) may get it’s ass handed to it on court. We’re all for it.