The growing use of AI tools has raised concerns about AI plagiarism and prompted the adoption of AI detectors. We'd like to address some of the concerns regarding how Grammarly uses AI and promote ongoing dialogue on this emerging issue.
The difference between AI and generative AI
Since its founding in 2009, Grammarly has been harnessing the power of AI to improve your writing experience. Our foundational AI technology—integrating machine learning, natural language processing, and insights from human linguists—is designed to preserve your unique voice and message while improving your writing through suggestions for spelling, grammar, clarity, conciseness, and tone.
This AI technology is integral to the suggestions our product provides. It does not change the substance of the writing, and it cannot be turned off separately from Grammarly product offerings.
In 2023, Grammarly introduced optional generative AI features that enable users to produce new content based on their inputs or prompts. This advancement reflects our ongoing commitment to supporting every phase of communication, from initial brainstorming to final draft.
These features are not turned on by default; they’re available on-demand, and users have full control over when and how to use them. These features can generate content and meaningfully change writing. Any user can turn off generative AI in the Feature customization tab in their account settings. For more information, refer to this guide: Introducing generative AI assistance.
The challenges of identifying AI-generated text
As the prevalence of AI tools grows, the landscape of AI detection tools is also evolving. While AI detectors can help assess whether text appears AI-generated, none today can reliably and conclusively determine whether AI was used to produce text. These tools should be considered a single data point rather than the sole source of evidence when investigating AI use and highlight the need for a nuanced understanding of how AI use fits into an organization’s academic or professional standards.
We recommend combining automatic AI detection with manual review, and encourage writers to track their writing process with Grammarly Authorship and provide proper attribution when they use AI.
Looking to the future, we see an opportunity for a collaborative dialogue among educators, professionals, and technology providers. We aim to contribute to developing clear guidelines that promote the responsible use of AI. Find more details in the resources linked below: