AI-BASED LINGUISTIC LITERACY TO IMPROVE INDONESIAN LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY OF NU JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL IN SUMATERA

Abstract

The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based digital technology has brought significant changes to educational practices, including Indonesian language learning. However, the integration of AI to improve students' digital linguistic literacy remains limited, particularly at the junior secondary school level. This community service program aimed to improve the Indonesian language competence of students at SMP NU Tebat Jaya, East OKU Regency, South Sumatra, through AI-based digital linguistic literacy assistance. The program involved 30 students from SMP NU Tebat Jaya, East OKU Regency, South Sumatra, as participants.The program was implemented through several stages, including needs assessment, socialization, AI application training, guided digital literacy practice, and evaluation. The training focused on utilizing AI to develop students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while promoting the ethical and responsible use of AI.The results indicated improvements in students' abilities to produce well-structured texts, correct spelling and grammatical errors, critically evaluate digital information, and use AI effectively. In addition, teachers gained practical insights into integrating AI into innovative teaching and learning activities. Overall, the program successfully strengthened students' Indonesian language competence and enhanced their digital readiness to face the challenges of technology-driven education.