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Schibsted has released Videofy, an AI-powered tool for converting text articles into short news videos, as open source. The technology, now available on GitHub, allows developers and media organizations to automate the process of creating video summaries from written news in just minutes.
Videofy was originally developed to help Schibsted’s newsroom produce video content more efficiently, reducing the need for manual editing and scripting. The tool automatically generates scripts, matches visuals, creates voiceovers, and assembles the final video before final editorial review.
By sharing Videofy openly, Schibsted aims to lower the barrier to innovation in the media industry, especially in smaller newsrooms that lack the resources to build such tools. The company is seeking feedback and collaboration to ensure technology supports responsible and transparent journalism.
Open source code and demos are available to anyone interested in experimenting and building on the platform.
This article was drafted by an AI assistant before being edited by a human.
