High-Level Design Document
Title: AI-Driven Localized Newscast System
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Project Overview
• Objective: Develop an AI-driven newscast system capable of generating localized news videos for any given zip code. • Target Audience: Local residents interested in comprehensive news coverage specific to their region.
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System Components
• Input Module: Interface for users to input a zip code. • Data Aggregation Engine: • Fetches and categorizes news into segments: local, state, national, international, weather, and traffic. • Data Sources: News APIs, weather and traffic information services. • Content Generation and Processing: • AI Script Generation: Summarizes news into scripts for each segment. • Text-to-Speech (TTS) System: Converts scripts into audio. • AI Anchor Generation: Creates virtual news anchors for each segment using tools like Synthesia. • Visual Asset Creation: Generates relevant visuals and graphics using AI tools like DALL-E. • Video Production Engine: • Combines audio, AI anchor visuals, and graphical assets into a cohesive video. • Editing Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, or AI-driven editors. • Output Module: Distributes the final newscast video.
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Technology Stack
• Web Scraping: Python (BeautifulSoup, Scrapy) • AI Script Writing: GPT-4 • Text-to-Speech: Google Cloud Text-to-Speech, Amazon Polly • AI Avatars: Synthesia • AI Art Generation: DALL-E • Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve • Web Development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript • Server Backend: Node.js, Python Flask or Django
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Key Features
• Dynamic content generation for any zip code. • Comprehensive news coverage including various segments. • Customizable AI anchors for different news segments. • Integrated weather and traffic updates. • User-friendly web interface for input and viewing.
Detailed Process Flow
1. User Input
• User enters a zip code on the system’s interface.
2. Data Aggregation
• System queries APIs and online sources for news, weather, and traffic relevant to the zip code.
• Data is categorized into segments: local, state, national, international, weather, and traffic.
3. Script Generation for Each Segment
• AI creates scripts for different segments: Headline News, Weather, Traffic, Sports, Health, Entertainment, and Special Segments.
4. Narration and Avatar Creation
• Scripts are narrated using TTS technology.
• AI-generated avatars are tailored for each segment:
• Main News Anchor: Confident, articulate, professional.
• Weather Reporter: Approachable, friendly.
• Traffic Reporter: Practical, efficient.
• Sports Anchor: Lively, enthusiastic.
• Health Correspondent: Compassionate, informative.
• Entertainment Reporter: Charismatic, engaging.
• Field Reporters: Adaptable to segment tone.
5. Visual Asset Generation
• AI tools create visuals and graphics for each news segment.
6. Video Assembly
• Combines TTS audio, AI anchor visuals, and graphics for each segment.
• News segments are edited into a complete newscast.
7. Output and Distribution
• Final newscast video is rendered and made available to the user.
8. Feedback and Iteration
• Collect user feedback for continuous improvement of the system.
This design and process flow provide a detailed roadmap for creating an AI-driven newscast system that delivers tailored news content based on a specific zip code, with diverse segments and AI-generated anchors.