Grammarly's AI Feature Draws Backlash, Lawsuit

0:00This is Entertainment and Celebrity News today. Every story, every day. Grammarly has disabled its expert review AI feature, which mimicked the writing styles of famous figures like Stephen King and Carl Sagan. The tool offered feedback as if coming from these experts, but without their consent. This move followed intense backlash and a lawsuit from affected writers. Superhuman, the company that now owns Grammarly, took the feature offline this week. Launched as part of new AI tools last year, it drew from public info to imitate prominent voices in writing and science. Journalists and authors reacted strongly, calling it impersonation for profit. Investigative reporter Julia Anguin filed a class action lawsuit in New York Federal Court on behalf of herself and others, seeking more than five, million dollars and damages. The suit argues it's unlawful to use names and identities commercially without permission. Other writers dismissed the company's initial opt-out offer as too little, too late.

1:01Superhuman CEO Shishir Maratra apologized on LinkedIn, admitting they fell short and misrepresented the experts. He said the feedback will help improve future products. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor. See the description. Sali Pillow is a pillow with built-in headphones, lay back, press play, and disappear into what you are listening to. S-O-L-I. SaliPillow.com