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Journalists’ perceptions of the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms in news production: A case study of Harian Disway Online Media Mohamad Nur Khotib; Bayu Wira Handyan
Priviet Social Sciences Journal Vol. 6 No. 3 (2026): March 2026
Publisher : Privietlab

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55942/pssj.v6i3.1584

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This study examines journalists’ perceptions of the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the news production process at Harian Disway, a digital-native media outlet based in Surabaya. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach through in-depth interviews, participant observation, and document analysis, the study explores how journalists interpret, utilize, and evaluate AI within newsroom practices. The findings indicate that AI is primarily used as a technical assistant, particularly for translation, editing, and content optimization, rather than as a substitute for journalistic creative work. Journalists emphasize the necessity of human control because of AI’s limitations in factual accuracy and contextual understanding. Ethical concerns also emerge, particularly regarding excessive dependency on AI and the potential erosion of writing skills, particularly in feature writing. Drawing on Diffusion of Innovations Theory and Social Perception Theory, this study demonstrates that AI adoption at Harian Disway is selective, pragmatic, and firmly embedded within the framework of editorial ethics.
Behind the Scenes of Independent Media: Production Dynamics and Regulatory Challenges in The Malaka Project I Kadek Candika Wira Angga; Hafiz Bimo Nugroho; Bayu Wira Handyan; Deo Agung Sembada; Muhamad Nur Khotib
EKSPRESI DAN PERSEPSI : JURNAL ILMU KOMUNIKASI Vol 9 No 2 (2026): May
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Sosial dan Ilmu Politik Universitas Pembangunan Nasional Veteran Jakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33822/jep.v9i2.12228

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Indonesia’s digital media ecosystem has rapidly transformed, creating space for independent outlets to emerge with alternative content and business models. Yet, little research has examined how such media sustain themselves amid structural pressures of capital and regulation. This study addresses that gap by analyzing the business model of The Malaka Project, a media collective recognized for its critical, value-based content. The purpose is to explore how The Malaka Project balances editorial independence, financial sustainability, and regulatory adaptation. This study applied a qualitative approach with in-depth interviews involving four key organizational members, namely a producer, editor, social media strategist, and finance officer, complemented by a literature review on media economy and business models. Data were thematically analyzed to identify patterns in content production, monetization, audience relations, and regulatory challenges. Results show that The Malaka Project strategically targets progressive youth, positioning itself as an educational platform rooted in Tan Malaka’s Madilog philosophy. Revenue derives from digital advertising, endorsements, crowdfunding, and community-based activities. Flexible and participatory working conditions foster creativity and collaboration but also expose the organization to precarity due to its reliance on platform algorithms and restrictive regulations, including Indonesia's Electronic Information and Transactions Law (UU ITE).