ARTIFICIAL intelligence is everywhere and for good reasons too, since it is exceedingly convenient.
In fact, AI is so convenient that it has made a lot of people uncomfortable. This has everything to do with the fact that AI can and will easily replace humans in the workforce.
And recently, a local news portal has brought this uncomfortable truth to the next level, by using an AI broadcaster.
In the video, the AI broadcaster, named Markonah Tubiran, could be seen informing the audience that the team will bring authentic and timely news about the election in Johor.
The clip quickly attracted a wave of reactions, with many users expressing discomfort over the use of the AI presenter.
Ikuti laporan dari seluruh Johor bersama Markonah Tubiran dan pasukan NSTP, terus dari lapangan. Di mana ada berita, di situ kami ada.
Ikuti perkembangan terkini di Berita Harian! #PRNJohor #BeritaHarian #NSTP pic.twitter.com/KOhhu6UdVu
— Berita Harian (@bharianmy) July 6, 2026
Netizen @tys1_ss9, for example, suggested that the news portal hire an intern to do the delivery, adding that this will provide job opportunities to them.
Also @athrawhd wondered if there are no more humans in that media company. Another netizen pointed out that this is unprofessional and lifeless.
Netizen @farriese further suggested that politicians be replaced with AI too.
@191123_YO finds the use of AI rather offensive:
For many viewers, a news presenter is expected to convey authenticity, empathy and credibility, qualities they believe remain difficult for artificial intelligence to replicate.
While AI can read a script flawlessly, it cannot attend a press conference, question public officials, investigate corruption or exercise editorial judgement. Those responsibilities remain firmly in the hands of journalists.
The viral discussion surrounding the AI presenter serves as another reminder that artificial intelligence is no longer a technology of the future.
It is already here, and its growing presence is forcing businesses, employees and consumers alike to rethink what the future of work might look like.
Whether AI ultimately complements human talent or replaces parts of it remains an open question. What is clear, however, is that the conversation is only just beginning.—July 8, 2026
Main image: @bharianmy (X)
