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Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies have seen significant integration in various fields, particularly in higher education. The current study aims to explore the extent of students’ usage patterns of AI writing tools, their overall experience of using AI writing tools, and challenges and concerns about using AI writing tools. In addition, the study aims to examine the ways AI writing tools have affected students’ writing skills and features or improvements that they would like to see in AI writing tools to enhance their writing experiences. A survey of 161 undergraduate students from a public university in Saudi Arabia revealed the widespread and regular use of AI writing tools for written assignments. In addition, the majority of participants reported their adoption of AI tools, citing their convenience and efficacy in enhancing writing proficiency. However, qualitative analysis of the participants’ learning experiences revealed concerns regarding the potential negative impact on the development of writing skills and ethical considerations. In light of the findings, researchers discuss pedagogical implications. Keywords: Artificial Intelligence (AI); AI writing tools; EFL students; students’ perceptions.
Bensalem et al. (Thu,) studied this question.