The adoption of artificial intelligence technologies by palestinian radio staff for news generation and verification: A field study of Hebron radio stations

Samer Roweshed; Sonia Blanco; Carmen Cristofol-Rodríguez

doi:10.56418/txt.20.1.2026.7

Autores

Samer Roweshed Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie (Al-Arroub Branch) https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4798-8370
Sonia Blanco Universidad de Málaga https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1342-7455
Carmen Cristofol-Rodríguez University of Málaga https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9766-6500

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56418/txt.20.1.2026.7

Palavras-chave:

artificial intelligence, Paletinian radio stations, News generation, news verification, radio journalism

Resumo

This study investigates the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies by radio professionals in Hebron, a major governorate in the southern West Bank, focusing on their application in news production and verification. Drawing on data collected from newsroom staff across 14 local radio stations, the findings reveal that AI use remains individual-driven and task-limited, primarily concentrated in text generation and summarization tasks rather than integrated within institutional systems. Respondents demonstrated positive perceptions of AI’s role in accelerating production, enhancing efficiency, and improving content quality, while maintaining human oversight in verification and editorial decisions. However, adoption is constrained by insufficient technical expertise, limited training opportunities, and the absence of ethical or organizational frameworks. The study concludes that progress toward systematic AI integration in Palestinian radio newsrooms requires strategic investment in capacity building, digital infrastructure, and clear governance mechanisms to ensure sustainable and ethical implementation.

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Biografia do Autor

Samer Roweshed, Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie (Al-Arroub Branch)

Samer Roweshed is a Palestinian journalist and university lecturer at Palestine Technical University – Kadoorie (Al-Arroub Branch). He completed his first PhD and is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Málaga, Spain. His research interests focus on journalism, digital media, and the use of artificial intelligence in newsrooms. He is the author of four research papers and book chapters and has participated in several academic and media research projects. He also previously served as Head of the Media Technology Department at the university.

Sonia Blanco, Universidad de Málaga

Sonia Blanco is an Associate Professor at the University of Málaga, holding a PhD in Audiovisual Communication and a degree in Journalism. Her research focuses on artificial intelligence in journalism and disinformation. She is the author of more than 25 articles and several book chapters and has been a visiting professor at universities in Ireland, South Korea, Venezuela, and Colombia. She currently participates in several research projects related to AI and disinformation and leads the gen-IA project on artificial intelligence tools for multimedia content creation.

Carmen Cristofol-Rodríguez, University of Málaga

Carmen Cristófol-Rodríguez is a Full Professor at the University of Málaga, holding a PhD in Communication and a degree in Advertising and Public Relations. For more than 17 years, she has combined her teaching and research with professional work at the Prisa Group. Her research focuses on digital communication and neuromarketing. She is the author of more than 70 publications in journals, books, and book chapters and has participated in several national and international research and educational innovation projects.

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