Pronunciation assessment in foreign language learning: Reliability and scoring bias in human–generative AI evaluation

Source: Plos.org· Whyunyoung Choi· July 29, 2026

This study examines the reliability and scoring bias of generative AI (Gen-AI)-based pronunciation assessment compared with human raters, addressing whether AI-generated scores can be trusted in real educational settings. Sixty students participated in a 12-w…

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