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The explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has pronouncedly marked an unprecedentedly dynamic age of technology integration into English language learning. The undeniable roles of AI technology in language learning, which includes providing personalized learning, enhancing learners’ autonomy and motivation as well as fostering collaboration and accessibility, have been well emphasized in recent literature. However, opportunities go with challenges when it comes to the matter of academic integrity. It has, in fact, challenged educators when students abuse AI-assisted tools for cheating. This paper is going to, firstly, cast a look into the opportunities and challenges of using AI technology in language learning at universities and colleges before giving an in-depth discussion on the prevention of academic dishonesty. Related recommendations involve constructing a rigorous schemes and procedures, designing high-order thinking tasks, educating students about AI tools coupled with raising ethical awareness, and utilizing various methods and tools to detect cheating. Once challenges have been well addressed, AI-assisted learning tools are here with its vast range of benefits for learners to enjoy.
Keywords: AI technology, AI-assisted learning tools, AI-assisted cheating, academic integrity, academic dishonesty
