Utilization of AI Applications in Supporting News Production

A Case Study of Radar Blitar and Radio Patria

Authors

  • Anita Reta Kusumawijayanti Universitas Islam Balitar
  • Russiane Ayda Eres Universitas Islam Balitar

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.35457/translitera.v15i2.6047

Keywords:

Artificial Intelligence; Digital Journalism; News Production; Local Media; Journalists

Abstract

The development of artificial intelligence (AI) has transformed journalistic practices, including the news production process. While AI offers the potential to enhance journalists' efficiency, its use also presents challenges regarding accuracy, information verification, and journalistic ethics. This study aims to analyze the use of AI in supporting news production and to identify how journalists examine and verify AI-generated information prior to publication. The study’s novelty lies in its identification of AI usage patterns and the mechanisms for checking and verifying AI outputs within the news production practices of local mass media organizations, namely Radar Blitar and Radio Patria. This usage is selective, as journalists retain control over verifying and determining the suitability of AI outputs based on data accuracy, information balance, adherence to the 5W+1H framework, news value, and alignment with the substance and character of each media organization. The study demonstrates that AI functions as a supporting tool in journalistic practice, while journalists maintain professional control over the examination, verification, and determination of information suitability for news reporting.

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Published

2026-09-27

How to Cite

Utilization of AI Applications in Supporting News Production: A Case Study of Radar Blitar and Radio Patria. (2026). Translitera : Jurnal Kajian Komunikasi Dan Studi Media, 15(2), 28-36. https://doi.org/10.35457/translitera.v15i2.6047