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The Verge
14 hours ago
- Business
- The Verge
Grammarly says its AI agent can predict an A paper
Grammarly is launching several new AI agents for specific writing challenges, from educators trying to detect plagiarism and AI-generated text to students looking to gauge reader reaction to their paper, needing help with citations, and even seeing their predicted grade. The specialized AI agents are available in docs — which is Grammarly's new 'AI-native writing surface,' according to the company's press release — at no extra cost for Grammarly Free and Pro users. 'Students today need AI that enhances their capabilities without undermining their learning,' said Jenny Maxwell, Head of Grammarly for Education. 'Grammarly's new agents fill this gap, acting as real partners that guide students to produce better work while ensuring they develop real skills that will serve them throughout their careers. By teaching students how to work effectively with AI now, we're preparing them for a workplace where AI literacy will be essential.' One of the most notable tools is the AI grader agent, which Grammarly says can provide feedback based on uploaded course details and 'publicly available' information about the instructor. The bot can give tailored writing recommendations and estimate what grade the paper will receive in its current state, helping students make improvements prior to submission. Students can use other Grammarly AI agents to improve their writing, including the reader reactions agent that predicts what questions readers may have after reading the paper, the proofreader agent that provides in-line writing suggestions, and the paraphrase agent that adjusts writing to suit specific tones, audiences, and styles. For help with attribution and sourcing, Grammarly is releasing a citation finder agent that automatically generates correctly formatted citations backing up claims in a piece of writing, and an expert review agent that provides personalized, topic-specific feedback. While these tools are primarily focused at helping students to write papers, Grammarly is also releasing two tools that can help educators review them. Grammarly says its plagiarism checker agent can scan 'vast databases, academic papers, websites, and published works' to detect any similarities with writing submissions. An AI detector agent is also available that provides a score to indicate the likelihood of the text being written by a human or AI-generated. The AI and plagiarism detector agents are only available to Grammarly Pro users at launch. Grammarly says it will bring all of the AI agents it's launching today to Enterprise and Education users 'later this year,' alongside new agents that will be announced at a future date. Posts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All by Jess Weatherbed Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All AI Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. See All News
New York Post
29-07-2025
- New York Post
Majority of students see responsible AI use as key to career success, new research says
Half of students believe that learning how to use AI is the most important skill they'll gain in college, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 students pursuing higher education degrees revealed that another 62% believe that learning how to use AI responsibly is essential for their future career and success. Advertisement And educators are staying up to speed, as only 28% feel that their school is behind the times in terms of embracing new technology. On top of that, nearly three-quarters (73%) of respondents said their school has an AI policy in place. For some of these students, the policy allows AI to be used for very specific tasks (30%). Other policies allow for it to be used more generally, as long as it's cited properly (31%). 6 The survey dove further into the responsible uses of AI and how education is evolving to account for the new technology. Connect Images – Advertisement But for an almost equal amount (32%), the policy is simply 'don't use AI.' Although 69% of students at schools with an AI policy said that 'all' or 'most' of their professors have discussed the policy, only 11% said their professors actually encourage them to use AI. Commissioned by Grammarly and conducted by Talker Research, the survey dove further into the responsible uses of AI and how education is evolving to account for the new technology. 6 Half of students believe that learning how to use AI is the most important skill they'll gain in college, according to new research. SWNS Advertisement About one-third (34%) of students feel 'very confident' that they're using AI in an ethical and responsible way for school-related tasks. Overall, 87% use AI for school, and even more (90%) use it for general life admin, spending an average of about five hours per week using these tools for schoolwork and another five hours using them for tasks unrelated to their classes. Still, 55% of those students admit that they feel like they're navigating this territory without proper guidance. 6 Overall, 87% use AI for school, and 90% use it for general life admin, spending an average of about five hours per week using these tools for schoolwork and another five hours using them for tasks unrelated to their classes. SWNS Advertisement Nearly half (46%) even worry about getting in trouble for their use of AI, while 10% actually have. 'AI is no longer a theoretical concept in education; it's a core part of how students learn, work, and prepare for what's next,' said Jenny Maxwell, Head of Education at Grammarly. 'With around half of students feeling they're navigating using AI without clear direction and many worried about getting in trouble, we see this as a wake-up call for educational institutions to provide the support students need to be both comfortable and confident using the technology.' While some schools are still figuring out their approach to AI, students are embracing the technology at a fast pace. 6 The survey of 2,000 students pursuing higher education degrees revealed that another 62% believe that learning how to use AI responsibly is essential for their future career and success. SWNS According to the results, using AI for schoolwork is generally seen among peer groups as acceptable, as long as it's properly disclosed (37%). Only 25% see using AI as cheating. Another 22% even indicated that their classmates view using AI for school as smart and efficient. Helping to brainstorm ideas (49%), checking grammar and spelling (42%), and understanding difficult concepts from classes (41%) are the top three ways students are already putting AI to use. On top of that, 29% turn to AI for anything they're embarrassed to ask someone in person or even for life advice (25%). Advertisement 6 According to the results, using AI for schoolwork is generally seen among peer groups as acceptable, as long as it's properly disclosed. SWNS 'Whether it's curbing writer's block, proofing students' work, or helping answer questions they're hesitant to raise in class, AI is becoming a trusted collaboration partner for students,' said Maxwell. 'Their enthusiastic adoption gives educators a powerful opportunity to meet students where they are and help shape a future where technology enhances learning and sets students up for long-term success in their professional and personal lives.' TOP 10 WAYS STUDENTS ARE USING AI 1. Helping me brainstorm ideas – 49% 2. Spelling and grammar – 42% 3. Understanding difficult concepts from my classes – 41% 4. Understanding difficult concepts outside of school (taxes, finances, travel, etc.) – 35% 5. Helping me flesh out my thoughts and ideas (once brainstormed) – 34% 6 About one-third of students feel 'very confident' that they're using AI ethically and responsibly for school-related tasks. SWNS Advertisement 6. Anything I'm embarrassed to ask someone in person – 29% 7. General life advice (helping me with a five-year plan, etc.) – 25% 8. Support with my resume – 25% 9. Creating notecards or other study tools – 24% 10. Help preparing for an interview – 22% Survey methodology: Talker Research surveyed 2,000 Americans, 18+ who are pursuing higher education (bachelor's, master's, doctorate, etc.); the survey was commissioned by Grammarly and administered and conducted online by Talker Research between July 1 and July 9.
Yahoo
17-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LATIMER.AI AND GRAMMARLY PARTNER TO DELIVER THE INDUSTRY'S FIRST INCLUSIVE AI WRITING ASSISTANT BUNDLE FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
Engagement Will Increase Access to AI Bias Mitigation for Thousands of Educational Institutions NEW YORK, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- the first inclusive Large Language Model (LLM), and Grammarly, the trusted AI assistant for communication and productivity, announced today a partnership to provide Grammarly for Education customers with exclusive access to the two services, which together can improve writing quality and cultural awareness, helping institutions enhance student success and drive inclusive learning outcomes, without sacrificing usability or scale. The partnership will roll out in phases, with increasing collaboration across product, go-to-market, and educational impact initiatives over the coming year. "At Grammarly, we've been committed to the responsible use of AI in education since our founding in 2009," says Jenny Maxwell, Head of Education at Grammarly. "Our partnership with Latimer helps us further demonstrate this commitment by providing an inclusive LLM to the more than 3,000 educational institutions we work with, supporting equity efforts in higher education." Latimer utilizes a Retrieval Augmented Generation ("RAG") mode and is the premier online Artificial Intelligence resource for accurate historical information and bias-free interaction. Unlike other LLMs, Latimer uses licensed and exclusive content from esteemed sources, such as the New York Amsterdam News, which is the second-oldest Black newspaper published in the United States, to build its training platform. "Our collaboration with Grammarly reflects a shared commitment to equipping the next generation with the tools they need to write with confidence, think critically, and share their voices with the world," says Latimer CEO, John Pasmore. "Additionally, Grammarly for Education's focus on providing writing support is complementary to what we're building, and reinforces the idea that writers need not become overly reliant on AI, but rather that AI is a tool that augments without replacing the work of real people." As a customer of both Grammarly and Latimer, Dr. Robert MacAuslan, VP of AI at Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) adds, "As the largest university in the U.S. [more than 200,000 learners] with an incredibly diverse student body, we recognize two essential truths about artificial intelligence: first, that AI literacy and exposure are critical to student success; and second, that these tools inherently reflect the biases of those who design and maintain them. Acknowledging this means that we have a responsibility to equip our learners with technologies that minimize bias and to teach them how to use these tools ethically and effectively. Our partnership with Latimer marks a meaningful step in that direction—providing students with a safe, trustworthy AI platform built on inclusive, ethically sourced training data. With Latimer, SNHU can confidently offer AI resources that better represent and support all our students." As LLMs evolve, Latimer's platform can provide a solution. By deploying a more diverse database that works in concert with foundation models, Latimer is working to mitigate bias. To learn more, please visit: ABOUT LATIMERAI is amplifying the bias, inaccuracy, and erasure of diverse cultural data. Latimer was built to solve this. Founded and led by serial entrepreneur John N. Pasmore, Latimer has gathered some of the most notable names across various industries to create a more inclusive and equitable platform. The business is named for Lewis Latimer, a Black inventor whose legacy and historical scientific contributions are often overlooked. The LLM provides users with more inclusive data sources. To learn more, please visit ABOUT GRAMMARLYGrammarly is the trusted AI assistant for communication and productivity, helping over 40 million people, 3,000 educational institutions, and 50,000 organizations do their best work. Companies like Atlassian, Databricks, and Zoom rely on Grammarly to brainstorm, compose, and enhance communication that moves work forward. Grammarly works where you work, integrating seamlessly with over 500,000 applications and websites. Learn more at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Latimer
