My personal news editor (Updated!)

Created on 2023-03-02 14:10

Published on 2023-03-02 14:52

In the fast-paced world we live in today, information overload has become a common problem. From news articles to social media posts, we are bombarded with an endless stream of information that can be difficult to consume. However, what if there was a solution that made the world more digestible?

Introducing a revolutionary idea that can change the way we consume information - Siri and ChatGPT teaming up to make our lives easier. By installing a shortcut on your Apple iPhone or iPad, you can now enjoy the convenience of a tool that not only summarizes news articles, but also provides you with the all-important “too long, didn’t read” version. And if that’s not enough, it will even read the article aloud to you!

Update 03/07: Added option to share the summary via another app such as LinkedIn, making it super easy to share great content with your network.

Update 03/09: Asked ChatGPT to add the answer to the question "So What?".

Here are the steps to accomplish that:

  1. Create your own account with OpenAI and generate an API Key.
  2. Download the "Summarize Article" Shortcut.
  3. Enter the API Key in the Text box.
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You can easily use this new feature by browsing through the News app, selecting an article of your choice and clicking on the share icon. This shortcut works seamlessly with most news sources and can be used in other apps as well. Simply choose the “Summarize Article” option and watch the magic unfold before your eyes and ears!

Enjoy!