Grammarly Launches AI-Powered Writing Assistants to Bridge Education Gap

Grammarly introduced eight AI-driven writing assistants and a redesigned document interface on August 18, transforming from a grammar tool into a productivity platform. These agents help students and professionals with grading, citations, reader insights, and expert reviews while maintaining authentic authorship. The update addresses the growing AI literacy gap, as many students feel unprepared for AI in the workforce. Built on technology from Grammarly’s recent acquisition of Coda, the new block-based design includes an AI Chat assistant. The rollout begins with Free and Pro users, with Enterprise and Education access coming soon.

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AWS CEO Criticizes Replacing Entry-Level Employees with AI

Amid rising unemployment among young tech professionals, industry leaders are divided over the role of AI in entry-level hiring. AWS CEO Matt Garman criticized replacing junior staff with AI, calling it shortsighted and warning about future talent gaps. Contrarily, OpenAI and Google leaders foresee AI soon replicating junior roles. Reports show new graduate hiring in tech has dropped sharply, with recent grads now a small fraction of new hires. Garman urges students to build adaptable, creative skills, while Amazon signals more workforce cuts, fueling the debate over AI’s place in the workforce.

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