This study aims to examine students’ perceptions of the utilisation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in language-skill learning; identify the benefits and challenges experienced by students in using AI; and identify the AI applications most frequently used by students to support the learning process. A survey method was employed in this study. Data were collected through a questionnaire distributed to 46 students enrolled in the Indonesian Language and Literature Education Study Programme at Universitas Sebelas Maret. Purposive sampling was employed as the sampling technique. The research data consisted of information regarding students’ perceptions of the utilisation of AI in Indonesian language-skill learning; therefore, the selected participants were limited to sixth-semester students of the Indonesian Language Education Study Programme at the Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Universitas Sebelas Maret. Theoretical and data-source triangulation were employed to establish data validity, while the Miles et al. data analysis model was used to analyse the research data. The findings indicate that: (1) almost all respondents expressed positive perceptions of the presence of AI in language-skill learning, particularly in listening, speaking, reading, and writing; (2) students perceived AI as beneficial to their learning, although dependence on AI was identified as the primary concern; and (3) ChatGPT was the most widely used AI-based application among the students. Consequently, AI should be integrated into language learning alongside lecturer supervision, AI literacy training, rigorous information verification, and clear academic-integrity guidelines. This study contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education), through the implementation of innovative learning practices, and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), through the utilisation of technology to support educational transformation.
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