The Impact of AI on ESL Writing Autonomy: A Systematic Review

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Systematic review explores the influence of AI-assisted writing tools on learner autonomy in ESL classrooms, indicating both benefits and challenges.

AI-assisted writing tools influence learner autonomy in ESL writing, facilitating writing fluency and confidence.
Studies included in this review highlighted benefits such as improved task planning alongside challenges like over-reliance on AI.
Observational analysis across 10 peer-reviewed studies utilized the PRISMA protocol to evaluate AI's impact on learner independence.
Findings emphasize the need for instructional strategies to mitigate AI's barriers to autonomy and call for future longitudinal research.

Zulkefli et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Systematic review explores the influence of AI-assisted writing tools on learner autonomy in ESL classrooms, indicating both benefits and challenges.