Are AI-generated news summaries trustworthy?

AI can improve speed but needs human editors to ensure accuracy, context and fairness.

How do I avoid plagiarism with AI summaries?

Summaries should be original and cite sources where appropriate. Use paraphrasing and include links to original reports.

How often should I update summaries?

Update as situations evolve. For breaking news, refresh summaries every few hours to maintain relevance.

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Editors and Media Agencies

Southeast Asia

AI for Global News Digest & Event Summarisation

AI News; Global Events; Media

AI Snapshot

The TL;DR: what matters, fast.

AI can aggregate and summarise news from multiple sources quickly.
Use a Gather → Verify → Summarise framework for reliable updates.
Be wary of bias and misinformation in source data.

Perfect For

Editors and media agencies that need to deliver concise, accurate global news to local audiences.

Events like the LA fires, US government shutdown and hurricanes appeared in the top global news searches it. Readers in Southeast Asia want clear, contextual summaries without sifting through dozens of articles.

Why Automate News Summaries?

News flows faster than human teams can process. AI can help by scraping verified sources, clustering articles and extracting key points in multiple languages.

Gather → Verify → Summarise Framework

Gather articles from reputable outlets and wire services; verify facts using cross-referencing and fact-checking tools; summarise stories in a clear, neutral tone with regional relevance.

Common Pitfalls

AI may oversimplify or omit important nuances. Maintain human oversight, especially for sensitive topics, and highlight local impact when relevant.

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Prompts

Event Summary

Summarise a global event

Summarise the key developments and implications of the latest US government shutdown for readers in Malaysia. Keep the summary under 200 words and note potential economic impacts.

Verification Aid

Cross-check sources

List three trusted news sources to verify reports about a wildfire in California. Explain why each is reliable.

Localisation Tip

Add regional context

Rewrite a summary of Hurricane Melissa to emphasise how extreme weather in North America could affect supply chains in Indonesia.

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