xxThis research paper explores the potential and prospects of utilizing artificial intelligence (AI) tools in foreign language education, particularly in the context of higher education. The study conducts a comprehensive review of various scientific and methodological sources addressing the integration and application of AI in education. It highlights the critical role of developing foreign language communicative competence in future specialists across all fields, where modern technologies and innovative approaches, especially those incorporating AI, are increasingly pivotal. The focus is primarily on the potential uses of chatbots – accessible and popular AI tools that leverage generative AI technology – in enhancing aspects of foreign language communicative competence. The paper details how these tools can adapt authentic textual materials to suit students’ language proficiency levels or specific needs, create supplementary materials, develop lexical and grammatical exercises or tests, form thematic or terminological vocabulary lists, explain usage conditions and contexts for various language units, select synonyms/antonyms, compile linguistic pattern lists, generate thematic and authentic communicative scenarios, elucidate grammatical concepts, devise language course training programs, and facilitate the practice and improvement of communicative skills through independent student work. The research also addresses potential challenges concerning the efficacy and ethics of employing such technologies in education. It emphasizes the risks associated with the unethical use of AI tools. It suggests implementing measures to mitigate these issues, reinforcing the notion that AI should serve as an adjunct to enhance human activity and learning outcomes, not replace them. In conclusion, the paper posits that AI has significant potential to enhance foreign language learning processes and outlines promising future research directions.