Superhuman Disables Grammarly AI Feature After Backlash Over Cloning Real Writers' Identities Without Permission
Summary
Superhuman disables Grammarly's Expert Review AI feature after public backlash over cloning real writers' identities without consent, with both the director of product management and CEO Shishir Mehrotra issuing apologies and pledging to rebuild the feature so experts can control or opt out of how their identity and knowledge are used by the AI.
Key Points
- Superhuman disables Grammarly's Expert Review AI feature after backlash over cloning real writers' identities without permission to generate writing suggestions.
- Superhuman's director of product management issues an apology, stating the company plans to reimagine the feature to give experts real control over how they are represented or opt out entirely.
- Superhuman CEO Shishir Mehrotra also apologizes publicly on LinkedIn, outlining a future vision where experts choose to participate and control how their knowledge and identity are used by the AI.