THE IMPACT OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE ON LANGUAGE EVOLUTION AND LINGUISTIC NORMS

This study investigates the influence of artificial intelligence on the evolution of language in modern society. It analyzes how AI-driven technologies—including machine translation, natural language processing, chatbots, and speech recognition systems—affect language use, transformation, and development. The research highlights that the growing integration of AI into everyday communication has accelerated multilingual interaction, contributed to the reshaping of linguistic norms, and facilitated the emergence of new vocabulary associated with digital environments. Furthermore, the article examines the dual impact of AI on language practices. On the one hand, it enhances linguistic diversity and expands access to global communication; on the other hand, it raises critical concerns regarding linguistic standardization, the erosion of cultural nuances, and increasing dependence on automated systems. Particular emphasis is placed on the role of AI in language education, where adaptive learning platforms and intelligent tutoring systems enable more personalized instructional pathways. The findings indicate that artificial intelligence should be understood not merely as a technological advancement, but as a significant sociolinguistic force that is reshaping patterns of communication, literacy practices, and cultural identity in the digital era.