Balancing Innovation and Ethics: Hail University Teachers' Perspectives on the Use of AI in English Education.

This study investigates English instructors’ perspectives on integrating artificialintelligence (AI) tools in language education at Hail University, Saudi Arabia.Through semi-structured interviews with ten faculty members, the study explorestheir experiences, perceived benefits, and ethical concerns regarding AIapplications such as ChatGPT and Grammarly. Thematic analysis reveals thatwhile AI tools enhance student writing fluency and engagement, faculty raiseconcerns about plagiarism, cultural sensitivity, and the lack of institutionalsupport. Findings emphasize the need for ethical guidelines, structured training,and localized implementation strategies to balance innovation with cultural andacademic integrity.