Yahoo resurrects Artifact inside a new AI-powered News app
How does the new Yahoo News app handle clickbait content?
The new Yahoo News app allows users to flag content that they consider to be clickbait. Once a user flags an article as clickbait, the app's AI technology will rewrite the headline to something more accurate and less sensational. This feature helps improve the overall quality of the content presented to users and reduces the prevalence of clickbait headlines in the app.
What are the key features of the new Yahoo News app?
The new Yahoo News app offers several key features to enhance users' news consumption experience:
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AI-powered personalized news feed: Users can select topics and publishers of interest, allowing AI algorithms to tailor their feed accordingly2.
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Key Takeaways: This feature provides a concise summary of an article's main points, saving users time by offering a quick overview2.
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Customization options: Users can block specific keywords or publishers they wish to avoid, further refining their news consumption experience.
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Clickbait headline identification: The AI can rewrite misleading, sensationalized, or incomplete headlines to provide more accurate and informative summaries.
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Top Stories: This feature picks up on trending stories for users to read and will soon include key takeaway summaries.
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Sharing and gamification: The new app allows users to share article excerpts with friends and features a gamified "streak" system with badges for being a heavy reader.
These features aim to deliver a more relevant and engaging news experience, while also providing users with greater control over their news consumption.
Can users personalize their news feed in the Yahoo News app, and if so, how?
Yes, users can personalize their news feed in the Yahoo News app. Here's how:
- Open the Yahoo News app on your iOS or Android device.
- Tap the profile icon in the top left corner of the screen4.
- Tap "Manage your topics4."
- You can then select topics and publishers of interest for the AI to customize your feed accordingly.
- You can also block keywords you want to avoid or publishers whose content you don't like.
Additionally, the app has a feature called "Key Takeaways," which provides a short bullet list of main ideas from a news article, allowing users to quickly understand the content3. Users can also flag clickbait headlines, prompting the AI to rewrite them to be more informative.