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- Enhanced README.md with a clearer project overview, features, technologies used, and installation instructions. - Updated vector dimension in config.py from 4096 to 1024 for Cohere embeddings. - Modified main.py to serve HTML responses for the home page, news fetching, and recommendations. - Improved error handling and ensured articles have links in the responses. - Cleaned up news_fetcher.py by removing unnecessary print statements. - Updated recommender.py to refine insights generation and summary extraction. - Added Jinja2 for templating and improved the project structure for better organization. - Included API documentation for better understanding of endpoints and usage.
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# DS Task AI News - User Guide
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## Introduction
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DS Task AI News is an AI-powered news application that fetches, processes, and recommends news articles based on your interests. The application uses advanced AI technologies to analyze news articles and provide personalized insights and recommendations.
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## Features
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- **Latest News**: View the latest news articles fetched from various RSS feeds.
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- **News Recommendations**: Get personalized news recommendations based on your interests.
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- **AI Insights**: Receive AI-generated insights about news articles.
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- **Article Summaries**: Get concise summaries of individual articles.
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## Getting Started
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### Prerequisites
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- Python 3.8 or higher
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- pip (Python package manager)
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- Internet connection
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### Installation
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1. Clone the repository:
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```
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git clone https://github.com/yourusername/ds_task_ai_news.git
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cd ds_task_ai_news
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```
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2. Install the required dependencies:
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```
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pip install -r requirements.txt
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```
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3. Set up the required environment variables:
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- Create a `.env` file in the root directory with the following content:
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```
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GROQ_API_KEY=your_groq_api_key
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PINECONE_API_KEY=your_pinecone_api_key
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PINECONE_ENVIRONMENT=your_pinecone_environment
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PINECONE_INDEX=your_pinecone_index
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```
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4. Run the application:
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```
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python backend/main.py
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```
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5. Open your web browser and navigate to `http://localhost:8000`.
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## Using the Application
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### Home Page
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The home page provides links to the main features of the application:
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- **Latest News**: View the latest news articles.
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- **Technology News**: Get recommendations for technology-related news.
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- **AI News**: Get recommendations for AI-related news.
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### Latest News
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To view the latest news articles:
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1. Click on the "View Latest News" button on the home page.
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2. The application will fetch the latest news articles from the configured RSS feeds.
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3. The articles will be displayed in a grid layout with the following information:
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- Title
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- Content preview
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- Source
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- Publication date
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- Categories
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- "Read More" button
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### News Recommendations
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To get personalized news recommendations:
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1. Click on one of the recommendation buttons on the home page (e.g., "Technology News" or "AI News").
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2. Alternatively, you can navigate to `/recommend-news?query=your_search_query` to get recommendations based on a specific query.
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3. The application will display recommended articles and AI-generated insights.
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4. The insights section includes:
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- Themes: Main topics and areas of focus in the news articles.
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- Key Insights: Key takeaways and observations from the articles.
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- Implications: Potential consequences and outcomes of the trends and developments.
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- Related Areas: Other areas of interest connected to the themes and insights.
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### Article Details
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To view the details of a specific article:
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1. Click on the "Read More" button for an article.
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2. The article will open in a new tab with the full content.
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## Customization
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### Adding RSS Feeds
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To add or modify the RSS feeds:
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1. Open the `backend/config.py` file.
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2. Locate the `RSS_FEEDS` list.
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3. Add or remove RSS feed URLs as needed.
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### Changing the UI
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The application uses Tailwind CSS for styling. To modify the UI:
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1. Open the HTML templates in the `backend/templates` directory.
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2. Modify the HTML and CSS classes as needed.
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## Troubleshooting
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### Common Issues
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1. **Application not starting**:
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- Check if all dependencies are installed correctly.
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- Verify that the environment variables are set correctly.
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- Check the console for error messages.
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2. **No news articles displayed**:
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- Check your internet connection.
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- Verify that the RSS feeds are accessible.
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- Check the console for error messages.
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3. **AI insights not displaying correctly**:
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- Verify that the Groq API key is set correctly.
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- Check the console for error messages.
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### Getting Help
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If you encounter any issues not covered in this guide, please:
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1. Check the console for error messages.
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2. Refer to the API and Technical documentation.
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3. Contact the development team for assistance.
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## Conclusion
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DS Task AI News is a powerful tool for staying informed about the latest news and trends. By leveraging AI technologies, it provides personalized insights and recommendations to help you make sense of the news.
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We hope you find this guide helpful. If you have any questions or feedback, please don't hesitate to contact us. |