AI-Powered News Processing with RSS Feeds

Transform your RSS news feeds into engaging, AI-processed content that automatically generates both concise summaries and detailed analyses for your audience.

What You’ll Learn

  • Setting up RSS feed connections for news aggregation
  • Configuring AI models for news summary generation
  • Creating detailed news analysis with deep insights
  • Publishing to self-hosted websites
  • Integrating with WeChat Official Account
  • Automating your entire news content pipeline

Overview

This tutorial shows you how to build an automated news processing system that:

  1. Collects news from multiple RSS feeds
  2. Processes content using AI to create two formats:
    • News Summaries: Quick, concise overviews (200-300 words)
    • Detailed Analyses: In-depth interpretations (800-1200 words)
  3. Publishes automatically to your website and WeChat

Prerequisites

  • Active AiWDC subscription
  • Access to news RSS feeds
  • Self-hosted website (WordPress, custom CMS, etc.)
  • WeChat Official Account
  • Basic understanding of content workflows

Step 1: Setting Up RSS Feed Sources

Identify Quality News Sources

Select RSS feeds from reputable news sources in your niche:

recommended_news_sources:
  technology:
    - "https://feeds.feedburner.com/techcrunch"
    - "https://rss.cnn.com/rss/cnn_tech.rss"
    - "https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/technology/rss.xml"

  business:
    - "https://feeds.reuters.com/reuters/businessNews"
    - "https://rss.cnn.com/rss/money_news_international.rss"
    - "https://feeds.bbci.co.uk/news/business/rss.xml"

  science:
    - "https://www.sciencedaily.com/rss/all.xml"
    - "https://feeds.nature.com/nature/rss/current"
    - "https://rss.sciam.com/ScientificAmerican-Global"

Configure RSS Sources in AiWDC

  1. Navigate to Connectors → Add New Source
  2. Select RSS Feed as the source type
  3. Configure each RSS feed:
rss_configuration:
  feed_url: "https://example.com/news/feed"

  filtering:
    keywords_include: ["AI", "artificial intelligence", "machine learning"]
    keywords_exclude: ["spam", "irrelevant"]
    min_content_length: 500
    max_content_length: 5000

  scheduling:
    check_frequency: "every_30_minutes"
    processing_time: "09:00-18:00"
    timezone: "Asia/Shanghai"

  content_processing:
    remove_ads: true
    clean_html: true
    extract_main_content: true

Step 2: Configuring AI News Processing

Set Up Dual Content Generation

Create two separate AI processing configurations for different content types:

News Summary Configuration

summary_processing:
  ai_model: "claude-3.5-sonnet"

  prompt_template: |
    You are a professional news editor. Create a concise news summary (200-300 words) that includes:
    1. Main headline and key points
    2. Core facts and figures
    3. Immediate implications
    4. Brief context (1-2 sentences)

    Original article: {content}

    Requirements:
    - Maintain journalistic objectivity
    - Highlight the most important information
    - Use clear, accessible language
    - Include relevant statistics or quotes
    - Keep sentences short and impactful

  output_format: |
    ## {headline}

    **Key Points:**
    - Point 1
    - Point 2
    - Point 3

    **Summary:**
    {summary_content}

    **Source:** {original_source}
    **Published:** {publication_date}

Detailed Analysis Configuration

analysis_processing:
  ai_model: "gpt-4"

  prompt_template: |
    You are a senior news analyst. Create a comprehensive analysis (800-1200 words) covering:
    1. In-depth background and context
    2. Multiple perspectives and viewpoints
    3. Expert opinions and implications
    4. Industry impact and future outlook
    5. Related trends and connections
    6. Critical analysis and insights

    Original article: {content}

    Structure your response with:
    - Executive Summary
    - Background Context
    - Key Developments
    - Expert Perspectives
    - Industry Implications
    - Future Outlook
    - Conclusion

    Requirements:
    - Provide balanced, objective analysis
    - Include relevant examples and case studies
    - Connect to broader industry trends
    - Offer actionable insights
    - Maintain professional journalistic standards

Step 3: Setting Up Publishing Destinations

Configure Your Self-Hosted Website

WordPress Integration

wordpress_config:
  authentication:
    url: "https://yourwebsite.com"
    username: "your_username"
    application_password: "your_app_password"

  content_mapping:
    summary_posts:
      category: "News Briefs"
      post_format: "standard"
      featured_image: "auto_generate"
      tags: ["news", "summary", "AI-generated"]

    analysis_posts:
      category: "In-Depth Analysis"
      post_format: "standard"
      featured_image: "auto_generate"
      tags: ["analysis", "deep-dive", "industry-insights"]

  publishing_schedule:
    summaries: "immediate"
    analysis: "within_2_hours"

  seo_optimization:
    auto_meta_description: true
    focus_keywords: ["news", "analysis", "industry"]
    readability_score: "good"

Custom CMS/Website API

custom_cms_config:
  api_endpoint: "https://yourwebsite.com/api/content"
  authentication:
    method: "bearer_token"
    token: "your_api_token"

  content_format:
    summary:
      title: "{headline}"
      content: "{summary_content}"
      excerpt: "{excerpt_150_chars}"
      category: "news-briefs"
      metadata:
        content_type: "ai_summary"
        original_source: "{source_url}"

    analysis:
      title: "Analysis: {headline}"
      content: "{analysis_content}"
      excerpt: "{executive_summary}"
      category: "deep-analysis"
      metadata:
        content_type: "ai_analysis"
        word_count: "{word_count}"

Configure WeChat Official Account

wechat_config:
  account_type: "official_account"
  authentication:
    app_id: "your_app_id"
    app_secret: "your_app_secret"

  content_adaptation:
    summaries:
      template: "news_brief"
      max_length: 300
      include_images: true
      call_to_action: "点击阅读全文"

    analysis:
      template: "deep_analysis"
      max_length: 2000
      format_for_mobile: true
      include_read_more: true

  publishing_rules:
    publish_times: ["09:00", "12:00", "18:00"]
    max_daily_posts: 3
    content_review: "required"

  audience_targeting:
    tag_based_delivery: true
    user_preferences: "considered"
    engagement_optimization: "enabled"

Step 4: Creating Automated Workflows

Build News Summary Workflow

news_summary_workflow:
  trigger:
    type: "rss_update"
    sources: ["technology_news", "business_news"]
    conditions:
      content_relevance: "high"
      quality_score: ">7"

  processing_pipeline:
    step_1:
      action: "content_extraction"
      settings:
        remove_boilerplate: true
        extract_main_content: true
        clean_html: true

    step_2:
      action: "ai_processing"
      model: "claude-3.5-sonnet"
      template: "news_summary"
      parameters:
        max_words: 300
        tone: "professional"
        language: "en"

    step_3:
      action: "quality_check"
      criteria:
        factual_accuracy: "high"
        readability_score: ">8"
        originality_score: ">9"

    step_4:
      action: "content_formatting"
      tasks:
        - add_seo_metadata
        - generate_excerpt
        - create_featured_image
        - add_source_attribution

    step_5:
      action: "publishing"
      destinations:
        - wordpress: "news_briefs_category"
        - wechat: "immediate_publish"

  error_handling:
    retry_count: 3
    fallback_model: "gpt-4"
    human_review: "on_failure"

Build Detailed Analysis Workflow

detailed_analysis_workflow:
  trigger:
    type: "scheduled"
    schedule: "every_6_hours"
    content_selection:
      importance: "high"
      engagement_potential: "high"

  processing_pipeline:
    step_1:
      action: "content_aggregation"
      sources:
        - original_article
        - related_articles: 3
        - background_data: true

    step_2:
      action: "ai_analysis"
      model: "gpt-4"
      template: "detailed_analysis"
      parameters:
        depth: "comprehensive"
        include_expert_opinions: true
        future_outlook: true

    step_3:
      action: "fact_checking"
      methods:
        - source_verification
        - claim_validation
        - expert_consultation

    step_4:
      action: "content_enhancement"
      additions:
        - relevant_statistics
        - expert_quotes
        - industry_context
        - visual_elements

    step_5:
      action: "review_workflow"
      process:
        - automated_quality_check
        - human_editor_review
        - compliance_check

    step_6:
      action: "scheduled_publishing"
      timing: "optimal_engagement"
      destinations:
        - wordpress: "featured_analysis"
        - wechat: "prime_time"

Step 5: Quality Control and Optimization

Implement Content Quality Metrics

quality_metrics:
  summary_quality:
    factual_accuracy: "must_be_100%"
    readability_score: "target_9+"
    engagement_prediction: "high"
    source_credibility: "verified"

  analysis_quality:
    depth_of_analysis: "comprehensive"
    expert_inclusion: "required"
    balance_of_perspectives: "maintained"
    actionable_insights: "present"

  technical_quality:
    grammar_score: "target_10"
    structure_score: "target_9"
    seo_optimization: "excellent"
    mobile_readability: "excellent"

Set Up Performance Monitoring

performance_monitoring:
  engagement_metrics:
    - page_views
    - time_on_page
    - social_shares
    - comment_count
    - bounce_rate

  quality_metrics:
    - reader_feedback
    - expert_ratings
    - fact_check_results
    - originality_scores

  business_metrics:
    - subscriber_growth
    - traffic_sources
    - conversion_rates
    - revenue_impact

Step 6: Advanced Features and Customization

Multi-Language Support

multilingual_config:
  enabled_languages:
    - "en" (primary)
    - "zh" (Chinese)
    - "es" (Spanish)

  translation_workflow:
    step_1: "ai_translate_content"
    step_2: "cultural_adaptation"
    step_3: "local_review"
    step_4: "scheduled_publishing"

Personalized Content Delivery

personalization_engine:
  user_segments:
    - "technical_audience": "detailed_analysis"
    - "business_executives": "executive_summaries"
    - "general_readers": "accessible_summaries"

  delivery_optimization:
    send_times: "user_optimal"
    content_format: "device_specific"
    engagement_tracking: "real_time"

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Content Quality Issues

Problem: AI-generated content lacks depth or accuracy Solution:

  • Adjust AI model parameters
  • Improve prompt templates
  • Add human review steps
  • Implement fact-checking workflows

Problem: Content doesn’t match brand voice Solution:

  • Create detailed brand voice guidelines
  • Use style-specific prompts
  • Implement content review workflows
  • Train AI on your existing content

Publishing Problems

Problem: WeChat publishing fails Solution:

  • Verify API credentials
  • Check content format requirements
  • Ensure compliance with WeChat policies
  • Test with sample content first

Problem: Website integration issues Solution:

  • Test API connections
  • Verify content format compatibility
  • Check authentication settings
  • Monitor error logs

Best Practices and Tips

Content Quality

  1. Source Selection: Choose reputable, authoritative news sources
  2. Fact-Checking: Always verify AI-generated information
  3. Human Oversight: Maintain editorial review processes
  4. Transparency: Clearly label AI-generated content
  5. Continuous Improvement: Regularly update AI prompts and workflows

Technical Optimization

  1. Performance: Monitor API response times and optimize workflows
  2. Reliability: Implement failover mechanisms and backup systems
  3. Security: Secure API credentials and user data
  4. Scalability: Design workflows to handle increased content volume
  5. Monitoring: Track system performance and content quality metrics

Compliance and Ethics

  1. Copyright: Respect original content creators’ rights
  2. Attribution: Always cite original sources
  3. Privacy: Protect user data and comply with regulations
  4. Transparency: Be open about AI content generation
  5. Quality: Maintain high editorial standards

Next Steps

After setting up your AI-powered news processing system:

  1. Monitor Performance: Track engagement metrics and content quality
  2. Optimize Workflows: Continuously improve AI prompts and processes
  3. Expand Sources: Add more RSS feeds and content types
  4. Enhance Personalization: Develop more sophisticated user targeting
  5. Explore Advanced Features: Implement multi-language support and advanced analytics

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  • Support Team: Contact us for technical assistance
  • Tutorial Videos: Step-by-step video guides
  • Case Studies: Real-world implementation examples

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