Turkish Journalists' Attitudes, Perceived Constraints, and Knowledge about AI in Journalism

Yıl 2025, Sayı: 18, 1 - 20, 30.06.2025

Semra Demirdiş

https://doi.org/10.55609/yenimedya.1624733

Öz

This study examines Turkish journalists' attitudes towards the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in journalism, highlighting both opportunities and various challenges. The findings support the view that AI can enhance efficiency in areas such as data analysis and content personalization, while also emphasising significant concerns related to job security, editorial independence, and data reliability. In the context of Turkey's economic and digital infrastructure limitations, journalists’ cautious approach to AI appears shaped by limited resources and training opportunities. The study aims to understand Turkish journalists' perspectives on AI applications, identify perceived obstacles, and evaluate the potential impacts of this technology on journalism. The research employs a quantitative method with a survey administered to 350 journalists working in various media fields. Findings indicate that while journalists recognize the benefits of AI, their optimism is balanced by concerns over job loss and threats to professional values. The results suggest the need to address structural barriers to AI adoption in the Turkish media sector, with recommendations for targeted training programs and reliable digital infrastructure. This study contributes valuable insights into the effects of AI on journalism in Türkiye, providing findings that may be adapted to broader media contexts.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Artificial Intelligence , Journalism , Technology Integration , Turkish Journalists , Professional Attitudes.

Türk Gazetecilerin Yapay Zekâ Konusundaki Tutumları, Algılanan Kısıtlamalar ve Bilgi Düzeyleri

Öz

Bu çalışma, Türk gazetecilerin gazetecilikte yapay zekâ entegrasyonuna ilişkin tutumlarını inceleyerek, fırsatları ve çeşitli zorlukları ortaya koymaktadır. Araştırma, yapay zekânın veri analizi ve içerik kişiselleştirme gibi alanlarda verimliliği artırabileceği görüşünü destekleyen bir bulgu sunarken, aynı zamanda iş güvenliği, editoryal bağımsızlık ve veri güvenilirliği konularındaki endişeleri de vurgulamaktadır. Türkiye’nin ekonomik ve dijital altyapı sınırlamaları bağlamında, gazetecilerin yapay zekâya yönelik temkinli yaklaşımlarının, kaynak yetersizliği ve sınırlı eğitim olanakları ile şekillendiği görülmüştür. Çalışmanın amacı, Türk gazetecilerin yapay zekâ uygulamalarına dair görüşlerini anlamak, karşılaşılan engelleri tanımlamak ve bu teknolojinin gazetecilik üzerindeki olası etkilerini değerlendirmektir. Araştırmada, nicel bir yöntem kullanılarak çeşitli medya alanlarında görev yapan 350 gazeteciye anket uygulanmıştır. Bulgular, gazetecilerin yapay zekâya yönelik olumlu görüşlerinin, iş kaybı ve mesleki değerlerin tehdit altında olduğu yönündeki kaygılarla görece dengelendiğini göstermektedir. Araştırmanın bulguları, Türk medya sektöründe yapay zekânın benimsenmesinde karşılaşılan yapısal engellerin giderilmesi gerektiğine işaret etmektedir. Bu bağlamda, hedefe yönelik eğitim programlarının sağlanması ve güvenilir dijital altyapının kurulması önerilmektedir. Çalışma, yapay zekânın gazetecilik üzerindeki etkilerine dair önemli bir katkı sunmakta olup, daha geniş bir medya bağlamında uyarlanabilir sonuçlar sağlamaktadır.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Yapay Zeka , Gazetecilik , Teknoloji Entegrasyonu , Türk Gazeteciler , Mesleki Tutumlar

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