tech
March 7, 2026
Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts
A recently-added feature in Grammarly purports to improve users’ writing with help from the world's great writers and thinkers — and some tech journalists, too.
TL;DR
- Grammarly's new 'Expert Review' feature uses AI to provide writing suggestions from the perspective of famous authors and tech journalists.
- The feature frames feedback as if it comes from notable figures, including those from publications like The Verge and The New York Times.
- The individuals whose names are used are not involved in the feature and have not given permission for their names to be used.
- Grammarly explains that these experts are referenced because their published works are publicly available and widely cited.
- The company user guide states that references to experts are for informational purposes only and do not imply affiliation or endorsement.
- Critics argue that these are not true 'expert reviews' as no actual experts are producing them.
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