Schibsted open sources AI text-to-video tool for news content
A new open-source tool from Schibsted could make video news production faster and more accessible for newsrooms everywhere
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Schibsted has released Videofy, its AI-powered tool for converting text articles into short news videos, as open source. The technology, now available on GitHub, allows developers and media organisations to automate the process of creating video summaries from written news in just minutes.
Videofy was originally developed to help Schibsted’s own newsrooms produce video content more efficiently, reducing the need for manual editing and scripting. The tool automatically generates scripts, matches visuals, produces voiceovers, and assembles the final video, all before a final editorial review.
By sharing Videofy openly, Schibsted aims to lower the barrier for innovation in the media industry, especially for smaller newsrooms that may lack the resources to build such tools themselves. The company is inviting feedback and collaboration to ensure the technology supports responsible, transparent journalism.
The open-source code and demo are available for anyone interested in experimenting or building on the platform.
This article was drafted by an AI assistant before it was edited by a human.
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Jacob Granger is the community editor of JournalismUK