Grammarly disables AI feature impersonating real writers

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    "excerpt": "Grammarly disables AI feature impersonating real writers.\n\nThe feature originally generated AI writing suggestions and credited them to famous authors and academics using publicly available data.\n\nGrammarly disabled its Expert Review feature that generated AI feedback impersonating real writers and academics. Superhuman CEO Shishir Mehrotra announced the decision on March 11, 2026, stating the company will reassess the feature.\n\nThe suspension addresses a class action lawsuit filed against Superhuman by living writers who discovered their names were used without permission. The feature used publicly available information from third-party LLMs to create writing feedback attributed to specific individuals.\n\nGrammarly launched Expert Review in August to provide AI-generated writing suggestions credited to famous authors and academics. The feature selected experts based on subject matter without obtaining permission or knowledge from the individuals. Living writers expressed displeasure upon discovering the attribution.\n\nStay ahead of the curve!\n\nThe company included a disclaimer stating references were for informational purposes only and did not indicate affiliation or endorsement. Superhuman initially responded by allowing writers to opt out of the platform. Mehrotra stated the feature was designed to help users discover influential perspectives.\n\nMehrotra wrote on LinkedIn that...",
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