#Julia Angwin

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Grammarly Hit with Class Action Lawsuit Over Unauthorized 'AI Author Personas'

Journalist Julia Angwin has filed a class action lawsuit against Grammarly for using authors' names and writing styles in its AI persona tool without consent. Grammarly has since pulled the feature. The case centers on the 'Right of Publicity' and sets a potential precedent for protecting creators from AI impersonation.

Mark·Mar 13, 2026·2 min read

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Policy & Law

Grammarly Hit with Class-Action Lawsuit Over AI ‘Expert Review’ Identity Misappropriation

Grammarly is facing a class-action lawsuit from journalist Julia Angwin over its 'Expert Review' AI feature, which allegedly used authors' identities and styles without permission. The company has disabled the feature, marking a critical legal standoff over identity rights and false endorsement in generative AI.

Mark·Mar 12, 2026·2 min read

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Policy & Law

The Identity Crisis of Generative AI: Grammarly Faces Class Action Over Unauthorized 'Expert' Cloning

Grammarly is facing a class-action lawsuit led by journalist Julia Angwin over its "Expert Review" feature, which allegedly cloned the identities of writers and academics without consent. The feature presented AI suggestions as being inspired by specific human experts, leading to charges of identity theft and violation of the Right of Publicity. Grammarly has since disabled the tool, marking a pivotal moment in AI ethics and legal boundaries.

Jessy·Mar 12, 2026·3 min read