Critical analysis of Generative Artificial Intelligence in theories of language
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Generative artificial intelligence (GAI) has redefined language production, influencing fields ranging from education to content creation. However, its evolution is not solely a computational achievement; it is deeply rooted in linguistic theories that shape its capabilities and limitations. This article critically examines the symbiotic but asymmetrical relationship between linguistics and AGI, highlighting how linguistic principles inform model design while being instrumentalized without ethical or cognitive reflection. From a qualitative research approach with a critical-analytic scope, this study conducts a systematic review of recent literature, where it compares theoretical and empirical perspectives on IAG's reliance on linguistic frameworks. Through discourse analysis, it explores two key dimensions: (1) the selective appropriation of linguistic theories in model architecture and (2) ethical concerns in content generation. Findings indicate that although models such as GPT-4 and BERT integrate syntax and semantics, they fail to capture pragmatic and sociocultural subtleties, reinforcing systemic inequities. This critical approach underscores the need to move beyond mere technological optimization towards a more equitable and linguistically aware AI paradigm.
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