News Summary

Grammarly, the writing assistance platform developed by Superhuman, is embroiled in a class action lawsuit regarding its AI-powered ‘Expert Review’ feature. The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, accuses Grammarly of utilizing the names and identities of renowned authors and academics without their consent. Julia Angwin, an investigative journalist and founder of The Markup, is the lead plaintiff in the case. The feature, which purported to offer editing suggestions from established figures, has been disabled following public backlash. The legal action highlights ongoing concerns about the use of real individuals’ identities in AI technologies, potentially setting a precedent for future regulations in the tech industry.