Pangram's AI Scoring System Faces Criticism for Public Shaming Tactics
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- Sep 3, 2026 — 18:07 UTC
Pangram has been criticized for hiring an ‘attack dog’ to publicly shame users based on their AI scores, as reported by The Decoder. This scoring system, which measures AI usage in text, is deemed somewhat reliable but has raised ethical concerns. A significant issue is that a high AI score can be assigned to both texts that are the result of extensive original research and those generated in seconds using AI prompts. This controversy highlights the potential for misuse of the scoring system, where users may face public backlash for their scores, impacting their reputation and trust in AI measurement tools.
By Callan Zhang · Sep 3, 2026 · Editorial standards →
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Source: The Decoder