Abstract

NEWS-GPT is a lightweight AI-powered tool that delivers real-time news summaries using the GNews API and Gemini 2.0 Flash. Users can enter a location or topic (e.g., "Chennai", "Elections") to instantly receive the latest news headlines and concise summaries in English or Tamil.

Unlike traditional scraping-based tools, NEWS-GPT relies on the GNews API to fetch structured news data from trusted sources. The fetched content is then summarized using Gemini 2.0 Flash, producing clean, reader-friendly outputs with image support, emojis, and proper formatting — making news more engaging and easier to understand.

The project is built with Flask and runs without a database, making it fast, simple, and ideal for quick deployments or personal use. With multilingual support and an intuitive UI, NEWS-GPT makes real-time news accessible, visual, and AI-enhanced.

This tool showcases how modern AI models can be used to simplify information consumption and bring language inclusivity to everyday tech.

Methodology# Methodology

The NEWS-GPT application follows a lightweight, modular architecture combining a reliable news API with advanced AI summarization. The methodology consists of the following core steps:

1. News Retrieval

• Utilizes the GNEWS_API_KEY to fetch real-time news headlines and article content.
• Supports keyword-based and location-based queries (e.g., city name, event).
• Ensures results are up-to-date and from trusted sources.

2. AI Summarization

• The fetched news content is sent to Gemini 2.0 Flash via API.
• Gemini processes the article and returns a clean, concise summary.
• Summaries are generated in English and Tamil, based on user choice.

3. Output Formatting

• Summarized results are enriched with:
  • Emojis for visual clarity.
  • Headline highlighting.
  • Clean formatting with line breaks.
  • Optional image preview (if available in the API response).

4. User Interaction (Frontend)

• A simple Flask web interface allows users to:
  • Enter a keyword/place to search news.
  • Select language (English or Tamil).
  • View neatly formatted AI summaries instantly.

5. Lightweight Design

• No database is used (stateless).
• Entire flow runs in-memory using Flask.
• Optimized for fast response and low resource usage.

This efficient and modular approach allows NEWS-GPT to deliver real-time, AI-enhanced news experiences with minimal infrastructure.

Results

The NEWS-GPT system was tested across various real-time topics and geographic locations using the GNews API. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of Gemini 2.0 Flash in producing clean and concise news summaries in both English and Tamil.

✅ Key Outcomes

• 🔎 Real-time News Retrieval:
  Successfully fetched latest headlines for various keywords (e.g., “Chennai”, “AI Summit”, “Flood”, “India Elections”).

• 🧠 AI Summarization Accuracy:
  Gemini 2.0 Flash produced high-quality summaries that preserved key facts and context, while reducing article length by over 70%.

• 🌐 Multilingual Support:
  Summaries generated in Tamil retained meaning and grammar, improving accessibility for regional users.

• 🎨 Enhanced Presentation:
  Summaries included:

  • Clean paragraph structure
  • Emojis for visual appeal
  • Headline-based organization
  • Optional image previews

📊 Performance Metrics

💬 User Feedback (Informal Testing)

• Users found the tool quick, informative, and visually engaging.
• Tamil summaries helped non-English speakers stay updated easily.
• Many appreciated the emoji-enhanced summaries for readability.

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NEWS-GPT proved to be a practical and efficient AI-powered news summarizer suitable for both tech-savvy and general users seeking quick, real-time updates.