Grammarly's AI feature, 'Expert Review', allegedly uses the identities of prominent journalists without their consent. The Verge uncovered that the tool, launched in August, generates writing suggestions 'inspired by' figures like Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Tom Warren, none of whom granted Grammarly permission. The Verge's editor-in-chief and other tech journalists featured in the feature include Casey Newton, Joanna Stern, Monica Chin, and Mark Gurman. The feature claims to offer advice 'inspired by' industry experts but provides little transparency about its sources. Technical flaws further undermine its credibility, with the feature crashing frequently and linking to inaccurate or unrelated sources.

This raises significant questions about content licensing and the ethical use of public figures' names in AI training data.