THE INFLUENCE OF TECHNOLOGY ON LANGUAGE EVOLUTION

Abstract

This article examines the multifaceted influence of technology on the evolution of human language. Drawing on perspectives from sociolinguistics, psycholinguistics, digital communication studies, and computational linguistics, the paper explores how technological innovation—from the invention of writing systems to the rise of artificial intelligence—reshapes linguistic structure, usage, and cognition. It analyzes the impact of social media, instant messaging, automation, and machine-learning-powered language systems on vocabulary growth, grammar shifts, discourse patterns, and global linguistic convergence. The study concludes that technology functions not merely as a communication tool but as a dynamic force that continually transforms the linguistic habits of societies, accelerating both innovation and standardization across global languages.