Grammarly’s ‘expert review’ is just missing the actual experts

A newly introduced feature in Grammarly aims to enhance users' writing by drawing inspiration from renowned authors and influential thinkers, including tech journalists. Launched in August 2025 as part of an expanded suite of AI-driven tools, the Expert Review function is integrated into the sidebar of Grammarly's main writing assistant, providing users with revision suggestions purportedly based on expert perspectives. However, a recent report from Wired highlights that the feedback appears to be framed as if it originates from well-known figures, both past and present. Meanwhile, The Verge noted that the suggestions might also seem to come from journalists associated with major publications such as The Verge, Wired, Bloomberg, and The New York Times. This led one author to question the absence of references to their own publication, TechCrunch. After submitting an early draft of a piece into Grammarly, the author was met with suggestions that aligned with the styles of various prominent writers, including calls for adding ethical context or leveraging anecdotes for reader engagement. While the feature's intention appears to be to provide valuable insights, the lack of actual involvement from these experts raises concerns. Alex Gay, the vice president of product and corporate marketing at Grammarly's parent company, Superhuman, clarified that the names mentioned are derived from publicly available works that are widely cited. In its user guide, Grammarly underscores that references to experts in the Expert Review are intended solely for informational purposes and do not imply any affiliation or endorsement from the individuals or entities mentioned. Despite this disclaimer, the question remains: how accurate is Grammarly's claim of providing an 'expert review'? Historian C.E. Aubin pointed out to Wired that the absence of actual experts involved in the process casts doubt on the legitimacy of the feature, suggesting that these are not true expert reviews at all.