Start the Semester with Confidence
At Grammarly, our mission is to help everyone communicate more strongly and effectively. In today’s academic landscape, students have an overwhelming amount of options for AI assistance. What once was a straightforward process of research, drafting, and revision has evolved into a more complex ecosystem in which students must also consider AI detection tools.
Grammarly continues to improve its assistance throughout the writing process. Our latest AI Rewriter agent provides students with a transparent view of AI detection and suggestions on which phrases to revise. Students can see how AI detectors make their statistical judgments and understand what phrases to omit, all while maintaining their own individual voice and style. With this new feature, we’re demystifying a process that can cause considerable anxiety among students.
The problem with false positives
One of the most frustrating aspects of current AI detection technology is its tendency to produce false positives. Students may find themselves unfairly accused of using AI assistance simply because their writing style happens to align with patterns that detection algorithms associate with machine-generated text. This can be particularly problematic for non-native English speakers who have been taught to write in specific academic formats that mimic AI-generated writing.
Many AI Detectors analyze large sets of AI-generated text, identify the most significant differences in words and phrases from human-generated text, and then detect wherever a student uses those words or phrases. There are many contexts in which a piece of writing may be flagged as AI-generated, but is actually human-written. Unfortunately, many institutions rely on AI detectors as a key pillar of academic integrity, resulting in mistrust between learners and instructors. Grammarly’s approach focuses on preserving each student’s unique voice while helping them maintain educational standards and avoid detection issues. Ensuring students feel confident using AI to prepare themselves for the AI-connected workforce is one of our driving motivations.
Streamlining the revision process
By providing detailed explanations for its suggestions and offering academic guidance on areas for improvement, Grammarly’s AI Rewriter functions as a personalized writing tutor. Students can have a deeper understanding of how AI detection works and how best to use these tools alongside their original thinking. The agent’s suggestions are organized and prioritized, allowing students to address the most critical issues first. Over time, students will internalize these revision strategies, becoming more efficient and effective self-editors from the start.
To reinforce our commitment to academic integrity and maintain strong partnerships with our educational institutions, Grammarly has embedded an Authorship callout within the AI Rewriter agent. This feature serves as a constant reminder of the importance of original work and proper attribution, helping students understand when to acknowledge using AI in their writing ethically. We hope that this callout and embedding will further develop a nuanced understanding of academic integrity in the AI era.
Driving student success forward
Grammarly’s AI Rewriter agent represents more than just a technological solution; it embodies our partnership approach to student success. We work closely with educational institutions to understand their needs and concerns, ensuring our tools support rather than undermine academic goals. Unlike other AI tools, Grammarly will never work to replace students’ writing. The academic landscape will continue to evolve as AI technology advances, and we are dedicated to ensuring our tools evolve alongside it.
By giving power back to students through transparent, educational, and ethically-designed agents, we’re not just helping them navigate today’s challenges; we’re preparing them to thrive in tomorrow’s opportunities. With Grammarly’s AI Rewriter agent, students can approach their writing with confidence, knowing they have a sophisticated ally in their corner. We help them achieve their academic goals with integrity, so they can enter the workforce with standards.
