Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi
Vol 24 No 1 (2026): April

Kreativitas Terkomodifikasi: Peran AI dalam Produksi Media Visual pada Media Mainstream

Herlambang Jati Kusumo (Universitas '
Aisyiyah Yogyakarta)

Anggi Arif Fudin Setiadi (Universitas Islam Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
28 Apr 2026

Abstract

The rapid development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly transformed media production practices, particularly in visual journalism. AI is no longer merely a technical support tool but has begun to participate in creative processes that were previously dominated by human labor. This study aims to examine the implementation of AI in visual media production at Radar Jogja and to analyze how these practices reflect the phenomenon of commodified creativity within the framework of the political economy of media. This research employs a qualitative approach using a case study design. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with editors, social media analysts, and graphic designers, direct observation in the newsroom, and analysis of visual documents and content. The findings indicate that AI adoption is adaptive and produces a hybrid form of creativity that combines human skills with technological automation. AI is primarily used to enhance efficiency, accelerate visual production, and optimize social media content. However, editorial control, ethical judgment, and key creative decisions remain under human authority. The study reveals that visual creativity is increasingly shaped by digital market logic and algorithms, indicating a process of creativity commodification without fully eliminating human creativity.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

komunikasi

Publisher

Subject

Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

Description

Jurnal Ilmu Komunikasi focuses on writings that contain current research and thinking in the fields of: Communication Science, including media and journalism studies, audio and audiovisual broadcasting studies, public relations studies and advertising studies; Design of Visual Communication; ...