Core Viewpoint - The recent guidelines from the Ministry of Education and six other departments emphasize the importance of digital empowerment in enhancing language and cultural literacy, particularly among youth, while also advocating for a balanced approach to the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in language education [1][2]. Group 1: AI Empowerment in Language Education - AI should not merely be used to "technologize" language knowledge; it is essential to recognize that language learning is a process of perception, reflection, and imagination, which should not be limited by AI's capabilities [1][2]. - The use of AI in writing, such as providing suggestions for revisions, can lead to efficient but potentially unoriginal outputs, lacking individuality and vitality, which are crucial for developing writing skills [2]. Group 2: The Role of AI in Educational Goals - The integration of AI in language education should prompt a reevaluation of the objectives and pathways for enhancing language literacy, considering what knowledge can be easily accessed through AI and what requires deeper cultural immersion [2][3]. - There is a need to address which language skills are becoming outdated in the AI era, which new skills are required, and how to balance the tool's utility with the humanistic aspects of education [2][3]. Group 3: Future of Language Education - The current immaturity of AI tools presents an opportunity for mutual development between language education and AI research, fostering a critical understanding of AI's impact on language skills while promoting cultural and ethical considerations [3].