A writer is suing Grammarly for turning her and other authors into ‘AI editors’ without consent
Julia Angwin is suing Grammarly for using authors' likenesses in its new 'Expert Review' AI feature without their permission.Summary
Grammarly recently launched a feature called “Expert Review” that uses AI to mimic the editorial feedback of well-known figures like Stephen King and Kara Swisher. However, the company did not obtain consent from the individuals whose personas were used. Journalist Julia Angwin has filed a class action lawsuit against Grammarly’s parent company, Superhuman, alleging violations of privacy and publicity rights. Angwin expressed distress that her expertise was being impersonated, noting her career has focused on investigating tech companies’ privacy impacts. Critics found the AI feedback to be generic and questioned the purpose of using the writers’ likenesses. Kara Swisher herself responded to the AI imitation of her feedback with strong criticism. Grammarly has since disabled the feature, but the CEO defended the concept, envisioning it as a way for experts to connect with users. The lawsuit highlights concerns about the ethical implications of AI and the unauthorized use of personal identities.
(Source：TechCrunch)