The proposed special issue seeks to bridge the field of Applied linguistics and artificial intelligence by exploring the multifaceted interactions and applications of generative AI tools in Applied linguistic research. We invite submissions investigating this intersection's theoretical, methodological, and empirical dimensions, fostering a deeper understanding of the relationship between generative AI tools and Applied linguistic inquiry.

Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to:

• Innovations in Natural Language Processing with Generative AI

• AI-Enhanced Language Learning Platforms

• Machine Translation and Cross-Language Communication with Generative AI

• Speech Recognition Advancements

• Computational Linguistics: AI Solutions

• Ethical Considerations in AI-Generated Language Content

• Conversational Agents and Human-Computer Interaction

• AI in Language Policy and Planning

• Cognitive Aspects of Human Interaction with AI-Generated Language

• Developing and Evaluating AI-Language Models

• Using AI Tools in Language Teaching and Learning

Dr Doaa Hamam