A plethora of publications have shed light, particularly on the affordances of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered technology to maximize the language learning preparation, process, and outcomes. In search of the current portrait of empirical evidence in thiscontext, this paper reports on a bibliometric mapping analysis of publications on theutilization of AI technology in language learning in the last five years (2018-2023).Relevant studies associated with the theme were collected from several journals sorte dout using predetermined criteria. Eighty-eight titles and abstracts were further reviewed to generate a mapping of relevant keywords. The analysis results showed that studies on the utilization of AI technology for language learning have graduallyincreased in number and grabbed considerable attention among scholars in the Asiacontext. Several mainstream key terms attached to AI technology comprised personalized learning, mobile learning, and chatbot applications, indicating moreconcerns in reviewing the role of AI technology as a smart personal assistant for language learners. Furthermore, the use of AI technology was found to be beneficial formaximizing language learning preparation, language skills development such as reading and writing, and language learning evaluation particularly in providing feedback orassessing students’ works. However, challenges in using AI technology in a language learning context remain on the surface. The present mapping analysis can serve as a reference for contemplating the retrospect and envisioning the prospect of AI-powered technology use toward sustaining advanced and quality language learning. © 2024, Semarak Ilmu Publishing. All rights reserved.
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