evacideMar 11

I know that bad news is coming when a co-worker messages me with "You're gonna be so mad..."

Grammarly has rolled out an AI-powered "expert review" feature where its simulacrum of me makes suggestions for your text. My real edits are usually along the lines of "Throw this into the sea."

Show threadTom Head
@evacide did Grammarly seek your permission to do this?
Mar 11 at 12:15amWeb
Show threadevacideMar 11
@tomhead Ha ha. No.
Show threadJohn TimaeusMar 11

@evacide @tomhead

I'm guessing you know a lawyer capable of suing them back to the dark ages?

Show threadLeon P SmithMar 11
@evacide @tomhead surely there has to be a fairly strong legal argument here, at least one of which revolves around one's right of publicity.
Show threadPax Ahimsa GethenMar 11

@leon_p_smith @evacide @tomhead

Maybe the living experts that Grammarly has appropriated can put together a class-action lawsuit. Some big names in the list, including Stephen King and Neil deGrasse Tyson.

https://www.wired.com/story/grammarly-is-offering-expert-ai-reviews-from-your-favorite-authors-dead-or-alive/

Grammarly Is Offering ‘Expert’ AI Reviews From Your Favorite Authors—Dead or Alive

The tool, offered by the recently-rebranded company Superhuman, gives feedback based on the work of famous dead and living writers—without their permission.

WIRED