Grammarly Faces Lawsuit Over Identity-Stealing AI Feature

Grammarly, a popular writing assistant tool, is facing a lawsuit over its use of real people's identities in its AI-powered 'Expert Review' feature. The lawsuit, filed by journalist Julia Angwin, alleges that Grammarly has been using the identities of real people without their permission.

Grammarly has been using the 'Expert Review' feature to suggest corrections and improvements to users' writing. However, the feature has been criticized for its lack of transparency and accountability. The lawsuit claims that Grammarly has been using the identities of real people, including journalists and experts, to make these suggestions without their knowledge or consent.

The lawsuit is a major blow to Grammarly's reputation and raises serious concerns about the use of AI in writing assistance tools. Grammarly has faced criticism in the past for its lack of transparency and accountability, and this lawsuit is a major escalation of those concerns.

The lawsuit is also a major concern for users of Grammarly, who may have unknowingly had their identities used in the 'Expert Review' feature. Users who have been affected by this issue may be entitled to compensation and other remedies.

Grammarly has not yet commented on the lawsuit, but it is likely that the company will face significant scrutiny and criticism in the coming days and weeks. The lawsuit is a major development in the ongoing debate about the use of AI in writing assistance tools and raises important questions about transparency, accountability, and user consent.

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[3] One of Grammarly’s ‘experts’ is suing the company over its identity-stealing AI feature