When AI Codes the Data, Who Understands the Meaning? Reclaiming Human Interpretation in Qualitative Research

Authors

  • Dr. Farisha Andi Baso, M.Pd Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar Author

Keywords:

AI Cannot Replace, Artificial Intelligence, English Education Department, Farisha Andi Baso, Human Interpretation, Methodological Awareness, Qualitative Research, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

Abstract

Research today is changing very quickly. Artificial intelligence has entered almost every stage of academic work. It can help researchers find literature, summarize articles, organize ideas, generate interview questions, classify responses, and even suggest possible codes from qualitative data. For many researchers, this is exciting. Tasks that used to take days can now be completed in minutes. A long interview transcript can be summarized quickly. Repeated words can be identified easily. Initial categories can be suggested almost instantly. 

Author Biography

  • Dr. Farisha Andi Baso, M.Pd, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar

    Member of APSPBI (a lecturer and researcher in English Language Education with a strong interest in research methodology, qualitative inquiry, academic writing, and educational innovation. Her academic work focuses on helping students and researchers understand not only how to collect data, but also how to interpret meaning with methodological awareness, ethical responsibility, and human sensitivity).

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Published

2026-07-02

Issue

Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): APSPBI Bulletin: Edition 1-VII 2026

Section

Opinion and Ideas

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How to Cite

When AI Codes the Data, Who Understands the Meaning? Reclaiming Human Interpretation in Qualitative Research. (2026). APSPBI Bulletin, 1(1), 65-68. https://journal.apspbi.or.id/index.php/bulletin/article/view/183