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Grammarly's Parent Company Halts Controversial AI Feature

3/12/2026

Summary

Story summary

Superhuman, the parent company of Grammarly, has disabled its controversial "Expert Review" feature after backlash from the writing community.
The tool mimicked the writing styles of numerous authors and academics without their consent, prompting a class-action lawsuit by journalist Julia Angwin.
CEO Shishir Mehrotra said the company will reimagine the feature with explicit consent and identity controls, citing concerns about AI ethics.

History

Historical Context

In 2023, Superhuman's "Expert Review" feature sparked controversy for mimicking authors' styles without consent, reminiscent of the 1998 Digital Millennium Copyright Act's impact on digital copyright. Journalist Julia Angwin initiated a class-action lawsuit, raising ethical concerns about AI's role in creative industries. This incident underscores ongoing conflicts between technology firms and creative professionals over intellectual property rights, potentially shaping future AI regulations.

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Story summary

Superhuman, the parent company of Grammarly, has disabled its controversial "Expert Review" feature after backlash from the writing community.
The tool mimicked the writing styles of numerous authors and academics without their consent, prompting a class-action lawsuit by journalist Julia Angwin.
CEO Shishir Mehrotra said the company will reimagine the feature with explicit consent and identity controls, citing concerns about AI ethics.

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