Despite all the recent hype, artificial intelligence (AI) is nothing new. In fact, it predates the World Wide Web by decades. While the sudden and rapid emergence of generative AI has gotten all the attention (and is probably why you’re reading this piece), you’ve surely encountered AI directly and indirectly for many years. This high-level overview of AI will unpack the various ways it can work, what it can and can’t do, and its implications for the present and future of business and society. We’ll also point out how this relates to Grammarly—it’s been a part of how we’ve helped people write ..read more

Generative AI tools can make us more productive and more creative. They can help us develop new ideas, access information with ease, and streamline a variety of personal and professional tasks. However, the tools can’t read our minds. We need to ask for what we want. These requests or instructions are called AI prompts. At first glance, the idea of AI prompts might seem incredibly straightforward. You ask for something, and the tool provides an answer. And yes, the process can be that simple! On the other hand, some ways of going about it are better than others. There are techniques that can ..read more

The English language is full of weird words. But that’s not the only idiosyncrasy that can confuse people, even for those whom English is their primary language. Slang, or informal words or phrases, reflect the ever-evolving nature of communication—and may cause confusion if you’re not familiar with the language used in a certain region or community. Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly What is slang? Slang is informal language that can be regional or develop from communities and subcultures. It can take the form of a single word or a ..read more

The notoriously reclusive author of Catcher in the Rye is a man of many names. To loyal literary fans, he’s J. D. Salinger. On his birth certificate, he’s Jerome David. To his family, his nickname as a boy was Sonny. To his editors and friends, he was always Jerry. All these variations of a single name are epithets, or special nicknames that go with or replace a name. Also known as sobriquets, epithets can be phrases or words used to accompany or take the place of the name of a person, place, or thing. In many cases, an epithet is used to describe a person’s personality or a physical trait, s ..read more

The quality and productivity of meetings can make or break an employee’s experience in the workplace. Meetings that are unfocused can feel like a waste of time and sap motivation. On the other hand, meetings that generate thoughtful discussions can feel fruitful and energizing, bringing employees closer to their colleagues and the company. That’s why it’s important for business leaders to approach meetings with a plan. One key way to do that is to create an agenda. Here’s what meeting agendas are and tips to craft effective ones so that your team is more likely to feel enthusiastic about coll ..read more

Arik Motskin, Michael Haugan, and Parth Aidasani from Grammarly’s Data Science team co-wrote this article. Strategic investment in paid advertising has fueled Grammarly’s user base growth to over 30 million daily active users. However, as our rapid growth continues, it’s crucial that the Acquisition Marketing and Data Science teams rigorously evaluate the impact and efficiency of our ad spend across channels. To pressure-test our assumptions, we built a geo-experimentation framework to measure the incrementality of various ad channels, focusing initially on YouTube marketing. This approach bl ..read more

As a current student, it’s almost guaranteed you use social media in some way. It’s also quite likely you’ll write a social media essay at some point in your academic career. If you’re wondering how to write a social media essay, read on—this guide will walk you through just about everything you need to know to write an impactful social media essay. Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone with work to do Get Grammarly What is a social media essay? A social media essay is an essay that discusses social media, its uses, its impacts, and/or users’ experiences. Social med ..read more

There are plenty of creative AI applications for writing—from to thank-you notes. But generative AI really shines when it comes to the unique needs of content marketing, especially with an extra emphasis on titles, which influence clicks, SEO, and social sharing. That’s why AI titles are so effective; AI can synthesize all these solutions in just a few seconds. Below, we explain how to effectively use AI for content titles. We’ll share what to do for beginners and then give some more advanced tips on enhancing titles with AI. Work smarter with Grammarly The AI writing partner for anyone wit ..read more

DALL-E is one of the innovative generative AI platforms blurring the lines between human- and computer-generated creativity. Here’s an overview of DALL-E, how to use it, and what you should know to make it work for you. Table of contents What is DALL-E? Who created DALL-E? Evolution of DALL-E How DALL-E works Is DALL-E free? How to use DALL-E Use cases and applications Benefits of DALL-E Shortcomings of DALL-E Conclusion What is DALL-E? DALL-E is a generative AI platform that turns text prompts into images. DALL-E can process natural language, so you don’t need any special coding or image ..read more

As Google’s answer to ChatGPT, Gemini can change how you search the internet and interact with Google services and apps. Learn what Gemini is, how to use it, and which potential shortcomings to avoid. Table of contents What is Gemini? How Gemini works Gemini release date Is Gemini free? How to use Gemini Advantages of Gemini Disadvantages of Gemini Conclusion What is Gemini? Google Gemini, previously known as Google Bard, is an AI-powered chatbot. It uses machine learning and natural language processing to provide humanlike responses to text, image, and audio prompts. Gemini performs sever ..read more