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Sociolinguists examine generative AI's impact on linguistic diversity in academic writing
A structured scholarly dialogue among five sociolinguists from World Englishes fields examines how generative AI tools affect linguistic inclusivity in academic writing and publishing. The paper argues that GenAI tends to reinforce dominant language norms and marginalize minoritized English varieties while also holding potential to democratize writing access. Contributors call for equity-informed policies, critical AI literacy, and inclusive co-design in GenAI development.
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