Grammarly’s Fresh New Playground
Ever felt like typing into a bland, old‑school text box? Grammarly’s latest upgrade takes you out of that rut by putting you in a brand‑new, block‑centric workspace that’s built on the Coda platform it snagged last year. Think of it as moving from a plain notebook to a fully‑furnished office that actually makes sense.
What’s New?
- Block‑First Design: Drop in tables, columns, separators, lists, and headers like you’re arranging a LEGO masterpiece.
- Rich Text Blocks: Highlight key points or drop a heads‑up: “Hey, you’re missing a comma here!”.
- AI Assistant Corner: Summaries, Q&A, and slick writing suggestions all in one side‑panel.
- Student & Professional Suite: Grab an AI grader, get a proofreader, and find citations without doing the bookkeeping.
How the AI Assistant Works
Pop up the sidebar and watch it put the ‘intelligence’ back into ‘intelligent.’ Ask it to recap what you’ve written, ping it with a quick question, and let it toss back fresh wording that’ll make your paragraphs pop.
The Automatic GPT‑Powered Search
When you star the underline, it fakes contact to the book. A star is also robotic. Looking at the structure, you can write for all a little logic or use sincerely so the environment of your line. Then it goes on to block the loops for all of them to move content. When the text is split up if the text is scored and the AI shows a message. Another lifting step that it shows if the next step is the next step, but that it’s more expensive and help it to the next block. When this response simifies a language.
Meet the AI Writing Squad
Picture this: your keyboard suddenly becomes a newsroom team‑up. Whether you’re drafting a blog, polishing a thesis, or just jamming on a school essay, there’s an AI sidekick ready to step in. Below, we’ve lined up the crew and what each one brings to the table.
1⃣ Reader Reactions
Ever wondered how a college sophomore, a seasoned journalist, or a snooty grandma would react to your text? Reader Reactions lets you pick a “Reader Persona” and then generates instant responses that sound just like that person. It’s like having a mock audience at the tip of your finger—no more guessing whether your tone strikes the right chord.
2⃣ Grader
Think of Grader as a teacher without the grumpy voice. Feed it your subject’s rubric or the publicly available syllabus, and it’ll line up your draft against those standards—grading the work, flagging holes, and pointing out those pesky gaps that often slip under the microscope. Perfect when you need a quick check before the deadline shows up at your inbox.
3⃣ Citation Finder
Sitting in a sea of PDFs and research links? Citation Finder is the digital librarian that can locate the exact sources you need and spit out the citation in whatever format you’re after—APA, MLA, Chicago, or the quirky ones you’re using. No more scrolling through search results to figure out the exact page: this tool does the heavy lifting.
4⃣ Paraphraser
Need your writing to feel breezier or tune it up for a formal report? Paraphraser adjusts the tone in a snap. Swap the overhead formalities for a conversational vibe or dial it back to a more serious tone—your choice, and it’s all human‑like.
5⃣ Grammarly’s New Agents
Grammarly now throws in extra helpers—plagiarism detectors and AI‑content whizzes. If your piece spirals into accidental copying or starts sounding too “machine‑made,” these agents flag it so that the final copy stays genuine and original.
Wrap‑up
With a team like this, writing isn’t just a task—it’s a fun, productive collaboration. Grab these AI pals to make your next project shine, and who knows? Maybe you’ll become the next blogging sensation or ace that big final exam.
Grammarly’s AI‑Detectors: A WHISPER of Truth
“Hit‑or‑miss” isn’t the full story,” says Luke Behnke, the VP of enterprise product at Grammarly, as he griffins his camera and drops a confession into the TechCrunch studio.
What the Tool Really Does
Behnke laid out a game plan:
- «The system isn’t a red‑flagging army. It’s more like a backstage pass for students, showing them where AI might have hidden in their own writing.»
- «Enforcement for teachers? That’s for your authorship tool, not the detection kit.»
- «We’ve fine‑tuned the AI detector so it’s as sharp as a market‑top razor, but yes, it can still miss a trick here or there.»
Why Students Need a Peek
Picture this: a student sits at their computer, a big question on screen, and the AI detector whispers, “Hey, that part looks like a robot got in touch.” They can tweak it before submitting, saving a hassle of a last‑minute rewrite.
Key Takeaway: It’s Not a Teacher’s Tool, It’s a Student’s Compass
Luke’s message is clear: Grammarly’s AI detector nudges students, not judges teachers. It keeps the classroom window open, letting learners explore the fine line between human flair and machine slickness.
— Image Credits: Grammarly
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Tech and VC heavyweights join the Disrupt 2025 agenda
Netflix, ElevenLabs, Wayve, Sequoia Capital — just a few of the heavy hitters joining the Disrupt 2025 agenda. They’re here to deliver the insights that fuel startup growth and sharpen your edge. Don’t miss the 20th anniversary of TechCrunch Disrupt, and a chance to learn from the top voices in tech — grab your ticket now and save up to $675 before prices rise.
Grammarly’s Bold New AI Strategy
Ever wonder how Grammarly is juggling the double‑decker of AI help and AI detection? It’s like they’re teaching you to ride a bike while also making sure you don’t fall off it.
The “Moral Imperative” Equation
They say their mission is “a moral imperative”: equip students with the real‑world AI skills that employers crave, but also guard against the freedom‑to‑everything vibe. Think of it as a gym for your brain: you get all the power tools, but the trainer keeps an eye out for any accidental misuse.
Superhuman: The Latest AI Buddy
- Last month, Grammarly scooped up the lightning‑fast email client Superhuman. The move? More AI brains packed into everyday tools.
- It’s not just a catchy name; it’s a statement: “We’re adding more AI horsepower to help you win at work!”
Funding, Acquisitions, and a Hefty Bank Roll
In May, the tech juggernaut pulled in a cool $1 billion from General Catalyst. The playbook? Acquire + Sell + Make Sales. Basically, they’re lining up more AI moves, expanding the customer base, and pumping money into marketing.
Your Voice, Their Feedback
Grammarly wants the crew to stay evolving. They’re throwing a little survey dustbin your way:
- Drop your thoughts on how tech coverage and events hit you.
- Give the team a taste of what matters to you.
- Chance to win a cool prize—because who says tech talks can’t be fun?
So that’s the low‑down: AI in the classroom, AI for the workplace, a dashboard for detection, and a big funding push, all wrapped up in a recipe designed to keep you ahead of the curve. And the best part? You get to help shape it.