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7 min read Artificial intelligence might have wide-ranging effects on the evolution of the English language and, in turn, on education, communication, and global knowledge sharing. brain with superimposed circuitry Credit: Ole.CNX / Shutterstock.com © 2024 In an increasingly interconnected world, English has long been the global lingua franca, bridging diverse cultures and disciplines. But as we stand on the cusp of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, we must consider how this universal language might evolve—or be revolutionized—in the coming years. This article explores the concept of English as a programming language for human ideas, its potential transformation into an AI-improved version, and the implications this could have for education, communication, and global knowledge sharing. Along the way, we'll draw parallels and contrasts with George Orwell's dystopian vision of language control in his novel 1984 to better understand the possibilities and pitfalls of this linguistic revolution.