Teachers' and Students' Views on AI Writing Tools' Adverse Effects in EFL Writings

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The study reveals a decline in learning autonomy among EFL students due to AI writing tools, hindering their critical thinking skills.
Data collection involved classroom observations and interviews with 10 EFL students and 2 teachers over one week, highlighting significant educational impacts.
Qualitative case study methodology utilized thematic analysis to uncover three main concerns regarding the effects of AI on academic integrity.
Findings suggest the need for explicit ethical guidelines and innovative teaching strategies to balance AI integration with genuine language learning.

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Qualitative case study reveals challenges of AI writing tools on learning autonomy and critical thinking in EFL contexts.

Zahra et al. (2025) studied this question.

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