LOWSafety IncidentACTIVE
AI Incident Database: Grammarly pulls AI author-impersonation tool after backlash
April 6, 2026
Incident Summary
Grammarly disabled an AI feature that impersonated notable writers, including Stephen King and Carl Sagan. The change followed backlash from individuals who were impersonated. The incident matters because it raised concerns about AI-enabled author impersonation and potential misuse of a person’s identity or reputation. Limited public details are available on how the feature worked or how widely it was used beyond the noted examples.
Incident Details
- Type
- Safety Incident
- Severity
- LOW
- Status
- ACTIVE
- Date Occurred
- April 6, 2026
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