What Was Grammarly Thinking?

The author reflects on the impact of Joan Didion's writing and the recent controversy surrounding Grammarly's 'Expert Review' tool, which misused authors' names without permission.

Grammarly's CEO apologized for the backlash and the tool was quickly deactivated.

The author experimented with the tool but found the AI-generated suggestions unhelpful and often ridiculous.

The situation highlighted concerns about the value of writing skills in an age increasingly dominated by AI.

The larger discussion revolves around job security for journalists and the unique qualities of human creativity versus AI capabilities.