Uncovering Politically Driven AI Algorithms in Italian Grammar Education: An Ideological Outcome-Based Study

Piermauro Catarinella, Suhardi Kram, Muhammad Alhakeem Husain and Alfonso Min
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Piermauro Catarinella: Academy of Language Studies, Uitm Shah Alam, Malaysia
Suhardi Kram: Faculty of Sports Science & Recreation, Samarahan, Uitm Sarawak, Malaysia
Muhammad Alhakeem Husain: College of Creative Arts, Uitm Selangor, Malaysia
Alfonso Min: Human Rights Commission, Sabah Office, Malaysia

International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, 2025, vol. 9, issue 2, 3424-3443

Abstract: The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping many facets of daily life, including education. As AI technologies become more advanced and accessible, their application in teaching and learning processes has accelerated. However, AI systems are frequently designed with politically influenced algorithms that may impact educational content and outcomes. This study examines the influence of a specific AI system on the teaching and learning of Italian grammar. Through a qualitative approach, it investigates whether AI can deliver standard Italian grammar in its authentic form or if its outputs are significantly altered by these underlying algorithms. This research focuses on MAIA, the first generative and personalized AI system entirely developed in Italy, assessing its capacity to accurately distinguish between masculine and feminine forms in Italian nouns and adjectives. Findings indicate that MAIA’s algorithms modify traditional gender distinctions by implementing “inclusive†grammar rules that lack endorsement from prominent linguistic authorities. By disregarding conventional gender differences and proposing new grammar rules aligned with a left-leaning, progressive societal perspective, the MAIA AI system affects both linguistic proficiency and the cultural development of learners, ultimately challenging foundational grammatical standards for ideological purposes. This study underscores the necessity of human expertise in preserving the integrity of Italian grammar instruction.

Date: 2025
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