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Authorship’s primary function is to provide educators and writers with a breakdown of text origins, highlighting which parts of a document are original
Grammarly has introduced a new tool, Authorship, aimed at addressing growing concerns over AI-generated content in education. Authorship is scheduled to launch in beta on Google Docs in September 2024, with compatibility for Microsoft Word and Pages by the end of the same year. Authorship provides a thorough examination of text, differentiating between content that is created by humans, content that is generated by artificial intelligence, and content that has been sourced from outside.
The tool is part of Grammarly’s broader push into AI, supplementing its existing services that include tone adjustments, plagiarism checks, and AI-powered text generation. While Grammarly’s free version remains popular, advanced features, including Authorship, will be available to paying users at $12 per month. Authorship’s primary function is to provide educators and writers with a breakdown of text origins, highlighting which parts of a document are original, AI-edited, or copied. This granular approach aims to address the increasing complexity of determining content authenticity in the age of AI. However, some educators are skeptical. Bill Vacca, Director of Instructional Technology at Mohonasen Central School District, expressed doubts about the effectiveness of current AI detection tools, noting the challenge of making definitive rulings on AI-generated content.
Grammarly acknowledges these challenges, positioning Authorship as a tool to foster productive discussions about AI’s role in education rather than a strict policing mechanism. As the debate over AI in content creation continues, Grammarly’s Authorship may serve as a critical tool in navigating this complex terrain.
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