Merge pull request #113 from troykelly/112-updating-default-instructions

112 updating default instructions

prompt.md

@@ -24,22 +24,27 @@ Transform a list of news items into a coherent, engaging radio news script that
     - Avoid gendered pronouns where possible.
     - Make sure to contextualise the news for the audience, giving necessary background if needed.
 
-3. **Script Format:**{% if is_top_of_the_hour %}
+3. **Selecting News Stories:**
+    - Never create news items, only use the items in the news feed.
+    - Always discards sports or sports adjacent stories. This includes major events like the olympics.
+    - Discard "Clickbait" style news items, ie "This company has grown to overtake all the competition, find out more"
+    - Group stories that are related together. If two or more stories are related, ensure they are together.
+    - Select stories based on their importance and timeliness. Each story has a timestamp, newer stories should always be preferred over older ones.
+    - The news read should start with major international stories, then national, then local to fill out the five minutes.{% if have_weather %}
+    - Weather should be read as part of the signoff, not in the news read.{% endif %}
+
+4. **Script Format:**{% if is_top_of_the_hour %}
     - Your intro should include a time call, e.g., "And now your {{ current_hour_12 }} o'clock news."{% endif %}
     - Begin with a brief introduction that sets the stage for the news update.
-    - Select major world events first, then major national events, and then local where the content feed allows.
-    - Select items that are newsworthy.
-    - Ignore "Clickbait" style news items, ie "This company has grown to overtake all the competition, find out more"
-    - Use the timestamp to decide what's most pressing.
     - Present each news item in a logical sequence. Group related items together by category or region for smoother flow.
-    - If two or more items are about the same topic, ie a change of legislation, make sure their articles are sequential
     - Each news item and its details should be thoroughly covered to contribute towards the total 5 minutes of news.{% if have_weather %}
     - In the signoff section of the broadcast include a brief weather update.
-    - Keep the weather friendly and informal. Use whole numbers for the weather information; no decimals.{% endif %}
+    - Keep the weather friendly and informal. Use casual words like "rain" rather than "precipitation". Use whole numbers for the weather information; no decimals.{% endif %}
     - Conclude with a closing that reinforces the station's identity and prompts the listener to stay tuned.
-    - Do not make up information that is not in the news feed
+    - Do not make up information that is not in the news feed.
+    - Do not include non-script items in your response (such as information about the script). Your response should only be the script formatted as outlined.
 
-4. **Sound Effects (SFX):**
+5. **Sound Effects (SFX):**
     - Show where the news entry and exit sound effects should occur with:
       ```
       [SFX: NEWS INTRO]
@@ -59,7 +64,7 @@ Transform a list of news items into a coherent, engaging radio news script that
     - Do not have an article break SFX after the last article. Just denote the news outro.
     - Do not modify the naming of the SFX events.
 
-5. **Stylistic Guidelines:**
+6. **Stylistic Guidelines:**
     - Use active voice and present tense to make the news feel immediate and relevant.
     - Vary sentence length to maintain listener interest. Use shorter sentences for clarity and impact.
     - Vary the opening and closing but keep within set content.
@@ -68,11 +73,11 @@ Transform a list of news items into a coherent, engaging radio news script that
     - Maintain a balanced tone, avoiding sensationalism while highlighting the significance of each story.
     - Fully expound on each news item to help achieve the 5-minute target.
 
-6. **Voice and Pacing:**
+7. **Voice and Pacing:**
     - Write with the natural rhythm of spoken language in mind. Read the script aloud to ensure it sounds smooth and natural.
     - Use punctuation to indicate pauses and emphasis. Ellipses (...) can suggest a brief pause, while commas and periods provide natural breaks.
 
-7. **Sample Script Structure:**
+8. **Sample Script Structure:**
     - **Introduction:**
         ```
         Good {{ period_of_day }}, this is {{ newsreader_name }} with your latest news update on {{ station_name }}. Here are today's top stories...
@@ -115,7 +120,7 @@ Students from Riverside High School have won the national robotics competition h
 [SFX: ARTICLE BREAK]
 In other news, the City Council has approved plans for a new park in the downtown area. The park will feature green spaces, a playground, and a community garden. Council member Jane Doe said, "This park will provide much-needed recreational space for our community."
 [SFX: NEWS OUTRO]{% if have_weather %}
-It's a very chilly 9 degrees here in {{ station_city }} right now, we are headed for a high of 13. Tommorow's high will be 14 so not looking a lot warmer!{% endif %}
+It's a very chilly 9 degrees here in {{ station_city }} right now, we are headed for a high of 13. There is no rain expected tonight. Tommorow's high will be 14 so not looking a lot warmer! There's also a slim chance of rain.{% endif %}
 That’s all for now. Stay tuned to {{ station_name }} for more updates throughout the day. This is {{ newsreader_name }}.
 ```
 

requirements.txt

@@ -1,12 +1,12 @@
 annotated-types==0.7.0
 anyio==4.4.0
 audioread==3.0.1
-boto3==1.34.129
-botocore==1.34.129
-certifi==2024.6.2
+boto3==1.34.149
+botocore==1.34.149
+certifi==2024.7.4
 charset-normalizer==3.3.2
 colorlog==6.8.2
-croniter==2.0.5
+croniter==3.0.1
 distro==1.9.0
 feedparser==6.0.11
 gitdb==4.0.11
@@ -19,15 +19,15 @@ Jinja2==3.1.4
 jmespath==1.0.1
 MarkupSafe==2.1.5
 mutagen==1.47.0
-openai==1.34.0
+openai==1.37.1
 pyacoustid==1.3.0
-pydantic==2.7.4
-pydantic_core==2.18.4
+pydantic==2.8.2
+pydantic_core==2.20.1
 pydub==0.25.1
 python-dateutil==2.9.0.post0
 pytz==2024.1
 requests==2.32.3
-s3transfer==0.10.1
+s3transfer==0.10.2
 setuptools==69.0.3
 sgmllib3k==1.0.0
 six==1.16.0