Iraqi journalists' use of ChatGPT technology and its impact on content creation

Abstract

The Iraqi media sector has undergone rapid transformations driven by the digital revolution, with ChatGPT emerging as an effective tool for improving and accelerating journalistic content production. This study aims to assess the extent to which Iraqi media institutions rely on ChatGPT in news and article production and to explore its impact on journalists’ creativity and critical thinking. Using the descriptive-analytical method, the findings revealed that 80.3% of respondents were male, compared to 19.7% female. Additionally, 50% of journalists do not use ChatGPT, while 32% use it regularly and 18% to some extent, indicating its limited adoption in Iraqi journalism. The study recommends encouraging the use of ChatGPT to enhance storytelling techniques and produce in-depth reports, as these skills play a significant role in fostering audience engagement.