⚖️ AI Ethics

Grammarly's Fake Experts Debacle: AI's Creepy Name Theft Exposed

Imagine your name slapped on crappy AI advice without your okay. That's Grammarly's mess — and it's eroding faith in the tools we use daily.

theAIcatchup Apr 07, 2026 4 min read
Screenshot of Grammarly Expert Review feature attributing AI advice to Stephen King and other experts

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Grammarly's 'Expert Review' faked endorsements from real people without permission, leading to quick shutdown. 𝕏
  • Rebrand to Superhuman highlights AI pivot risks amid ethics backlash. 𝕏
  • Signals coming 'AI persona' licensing battles and eroding user trust in writing tools. 𝕏
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Originally reported by The Verge - AI

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