Multilingual Connections, April 2026
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Letter from the Incoming Chair
Nelli Bondareva, University of the People, Pasadena, California, USA
ARTICLES
AI Literacy or Linguistic Gatekeeping?
Karuna Dwivedi, National University, San Diego, California, United States
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping how multilingual learners read, write, and interact with academic language in secondary classrooms. While AI tools can expand access and support language development, they can also reinforce dominant language norms and silence student voices. This article explores how TESOL educators can approach AI literacy as an equity issue—leveraging its benefits while safeguarding linguistic diversity and authorship.
The Real Risk Isn't "Woke AI": It Is Pretending AI Is Neutral
Shuang Fu, New York University, New York City, New York, USA
Want to use AI in your classroom without falling into the “neutral technology” trap? This article unpacks why so-called “woke AI” isn’t the real problem and how equity-blind tools quietly amplify bias against multilingual students. It offers concrete questions, examples, and strategies for educators to implement AI responsibly in diverse classrooms.