Grammarly is facing a class action lawsuit over its AI feature called “Expert Review,” which imitates respected authors and journalists like Julia Angwin, Stephen King, and Neil deGrasse Tyson without their permission. The tool provides real-time writing suggestions based on these figures’ styles, but none consented to their likeness being used. Angwin, founder of The Markup, alleges the company is profiting by exploiting her identity and expertise without authorization. Grammarly’s parent company, Superhuman, has announced plans to discontinue the tool amid legal scrutiny. Critics argue this case raises serious legal and ethical questions about AI’s use of personal identities, spotlighting the growing tension between technology innovation and individual rights in an era when AI-generated content is prevalent. Experts warn this lawsuit may herald more legal challenges for AI companies as they navigate evolving boundaries around intellectual property and personal likenesses.
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