COMM 555: New Media Narratives

Module #2 Making/Publishing History: Printing of THE Book Blog Post by Iffet Secil Kinsan      The history of publishing shows that every major technological shift transforms how knowledge is produced and shared. The printing press once made books widely accessible, expanding the reach of information beyond elite groups. Today, new media tools such as artificial intelligence and TikTok are creating a similar but more complex transformation. Artificial intelligence is not only accelerating access to knowledge but also reshaping it. As Darrell Gunter (2023) explains, AI refers to systems that “mimic ‘cognitive’ functions that humans associate with... learning and problem-solving” (p. 5). However, this power comes with risks, including bias and misinformation, suggesting that technology does not simply distribute knowledge but also influences its form. From my perspective, having worked as a freelance contributor with publishing houses, I have observed how quickly digital to...