Abstract:

This article explores the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of Urdu literary criticism and analysis. With the rapid technological advancements of the 21st century, AI has begun to influence not only scientific and industrial domains but also the humanities, including literature. As literature reflects human experience and cultural consciousness, questions have arisen about the capacity of AI to interpret, critique, or even generate literary content. While AI has shown promise in assisting with linguistic analysis and structural evaluation, its limitations in grasping metaphor, emotion, and contextual depth pose significant challenges—particularly in a linguistically and culturally rich tradition like Urdu. This study critically examines the extent to which AI can contribute to the analytical dimensions of Urdu literature, evaluates existing tools and methodologies, and reflects on the future possibilities of human-machine collaboration in literary discourse The findings suggest that although AI can serve as a valuable aid in literary analysis, it can not yet replace the human intellect and sensitivity required for nuanced literary interpretation.

Keywords:

Criticism ,Artificial Intelligence, Literature, Linguistic

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