Grammarly just transformed its writing platform into a full-fledged document editor, leveraging technology from Coda, the productivity startup it acquired last year. The overhaul introduces multiple AI-powered tools targeting both students and professionals, including an AI grader, citation finder, and content detection capabilities that could reshape how we approach AI-assisted writing.
Grammarly is making its biggest product bet yet on AI-powered document creation, rolling out a completely redesigned interface that transforms the writing assistant into a comprehensive document editor. The new platform, built on technology from Coda, the productivity startup Grammarly acquired in December, represents a fundamental shift from simple grammar checking to full-scale document intelligence.
The timing couldn't be more strategic. As educational institutions and enterprises grapple with AI-generated content policies, Grammarly is positioning itself as both enabler and gatekeeper. The new platform includes an AI assistant that can summarize text, answer questions, and provide writing suggestions, while simultaneously offering tools to detect AI-generated content and plagiarism.
"The goal here is not to provide an enforcement mechanism for teachers," Luke Behnke, VP of enterprise product at Grammarly, told TechCrunch. "This is about providing a window to students into what could be AI-generated text in their writing before they submit." The company acknowledges AI content detection can be unreliable but claims its implementation is "the most accurate in the market."
The document editor adopts a block-first approach borrowed from Coda's DNA, letting users insert tables, columns, separators, and rich text blocks. But it's the AI toolset that signals Grammarly's broader ambitions. "Reader Reactions" allows writers to select reader personas and receive targeted feedback, while the "Grader" provides instructor-level feedback based on course guidelines and publicly available materials.
