CRITICALSafety IncidentACTIVE
AI Incident Database: Class Action Alleges That Grammarly Misappropriated the Names of Journalists and Authors Through its “Expert Review” That Lets Users Get Feedback on Writing From Experts
April 6, 2026
Incident Summary
Grammarly faces a class action lawsuit alleging it misappropriated journalists’ and authors’ names and identities through its “Expert Review” feature, which offers users feedback on writing from experts. The suit claims the names were used without consent and that this conduct violated state privacy laws that restrict unauthorized commercial use of an individual’s name. The incident primarily affects journalists and authors whose identities were allegedly used. Limited public details are available in the provided information about the case status or any court outcome.
Incident Details
- Type
- Safety Incident
- Severity
- CRITICAL
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 6, 2026
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