# Computer Generated News Videos News at Seven By BritCrit | Published 2007-01-23 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/computer-generated-news-videos-news-at-seven References: [newsatseven](http://www.newsatseven.com/) If you're looking for the latest hot blog or podcast check out newsatseven.com. Content is [automatically generated](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-auto-blogging) and presented in a Machinima format. This [video blog](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/console-ai) is the brain child of Northwestern University's InfoLab. Hosted by Alyx Vance (feature character of Half Life 2) it automatically generates news around one specific topic and creates a short 2 minute video clip. The news will prove a novelty for most visitors; however, this type of impressive [virtual reporting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ganai) will undoubtedly have an impact far outside Northwestern's Academic halls. For example: Imagine the immediate potential of virtually collected, produced & packaged content for Second Life and other virtual social networks. Additionally, consumer use could lead to a complete redefinition of what it means to have a personal RSS Reader. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Computer Generated News Videos:** Computer generated news videos will become increasingly popular in the news and media industry, creating opportunities for AI-powered journalism and personalized content creation. - **Automated Machinima Content:** Automated machinima content will become a disruptive innovation opportunity for virtual social networks and gaming communities to create and deliver dynamic content with minimal human intervention. - **Virtual Journalism:** Virtual journalism will become a new opportunity for media companies to deliver immersive content experiences through virtual reality and other emerging technologies. ### Where This Applies - **News and Media:** Automated content creation and virtual journalism will disrupt the news and media industry, creating new opportunities to generate quality content for audiences in new and innovative ways. - **Virtual Social Networks:** Virtual social networks like Second Life will be able to leverage automated content creation and machinima technology to create immersive experiences with less need for human intervention. - **Artificial Intelligence:** The development of computer-generated new videos will require advancements in artificial intelligence, creating new opportunities for AI technology in the media industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Generated News Outlets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quartz-intelligence-newsroom.md) - [Synthetic AI Presenters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/videogen-ai.md) - [Automated News Generation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-craft-ai.md) - [Interactive News Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newsflask1.md) - [AI-Powered News Reporters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chatgptpowered-news-reporter.md) - [Visually Immersive Global News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newsflask.md) - [Personal Audio News](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypermedia-play-news.md) - [Satirical News Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-satire-news.md) - [Article-Generating AI Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/google-genesis.md)