ARRUS Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities
Vol. 6 No. 5 (2026)

The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Transforming Organizational and Public Relations Communication

Agnita Yolanda (Universitas Medan Area)
Ria Wuri Andary (Universitas Medan Area)



Article Info

Publish Date
08 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study explores the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in transforming organizational and public relations (PR) communication across seven organizational cases in Medan, Indonesia. Using a qualitative case-study approach, evidence is drawn from six interview-based organizational cases—Fore Coffee, PTPN IV Regional II, PT INALUM, PT Posmetro, Codinglab, Putra Mulia Hotel and PDAM Tirtanadi. The findings show that AI accelerates content production, data analysis, operational coordination, customer interaction, and decision support. Across the cases, however, human judgement remains central to strategic decisions, ethical review, message authenticity, and relationship management. The study concludes that AI is most effective when positioned as a collaborative communication infrastructure rather than a substitute for communication professionals, and when its use is supported by organizational readiness, responsible leadership, ethical governance, and intercultural communication competence.

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soshum

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Religion Humanities Economics, Econometrics & Finance Law, Crime, Criminology & Criminal Justice Social Sciences

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Social Sciences: Anthropology, Asian Studies, Communication, Demography, Development, Gender Studies, Government & Public Policy, Human Ecology, International Relations, Media Studies, Peace and Conflict, Political Science, Science, Technology & Society, Sociology. Humanities: Cultural Studies, ...