Jurnal IPTEK Bagi Masyarakat
Vol 5 No 3 (2026)

Digital Communication of PLN UP3 Sibolga in the Dissemination of Public Service Information through Social Media: The Role of Artificial Intelligence and Human Touch

Zen, Fadli Febriansyah (Unknown)
Peranginangin, Indira Fatra Deni (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Apr 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the digital communication of PLN UP3 Sibolga in disseminating public service information through social media, focusing on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and human touch in public relations practices. While previous studies have examined digital communication and AI in public relations, studies that integrate both aspects in local public service contexts remain limited. This research employs a qualitative descriptive approach, with data collected through in-depth interviews with public relations personnel and documentation of social media content. The results show that digital communication has been utilized to support the dissemination of public service information, with AI functioning as a supporting tool to improve efficiency in content production. However, human involvement remains essential to ensure clarity, empathy, and appropriateness of the message. In addition, digital communication through social media has not fully replaced the public's need for direct communication. Therefore, effective public service communication requires the integration of technological utilization with a humanistic approach to ensure that information is properly understood by the public.

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Journal Info

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j-ibm

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Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry Humanities Computer Science & IT Education Mechanical Engineering Physics Public Health Social Sciences

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J-IbM: Jurnal IPTEK bagi Masyarakat, diterbitkan oleh Ali Institute of Research and Publication (AIRA). J-IbM menerbitkan artikel ilmiah berkaitan dengan pengabdian, praktik dan proses keterlibatan masyarakat. J-IbM adalah jurnal online peer-review yang didedikasikan untuk publikasi penelitian ...