Grammarly has unveiled a new document-based interface, built on productivity startup Coda, which it acquired last year. The platform combines a block-first design with a suite of AI tools aimed at students, professionals, and enterprises.
The redesigned workspace allows users to insert tables, lists, headers, rich text blocks, and separators for more structured writing. A sidebar hosts an AI assistant that can summarize text, answer questions, and suggest edits.
Among the new tools are:
- Reader Reactions: simulates feedback from different reader personas.
- Grader: provides instructor-style feedback using public course material.
- Citation Finder: locates and generates academic references.
- Paraphraser: adjusts text tone to user preferences.
Grammarly has also introduced plagiarism and AI-detection agents. While VP of enterprise product Luke Behnke admitted AI-detection can be “hit or miss,” he argued Grammarly’s version is the most accurate in the market. Importantly, the company says the tool isn’t for enforcement but for giving students insight before submission.
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These updates follow Grammarly’s $1B funding round in May and its recent acquisition of Superhuman, signaling a deeper push into AI-powered productivity. With tools that both help students write with AI and flag AI-generated work, the company says its mission is to prepare users for a future where AI is integral to communication.
