Tell the AI how to tell your story

When you paste an article link, the “Tell AI how to tell it” box lets you say how the AI should tell the story: for whom, what to focus on, in what tone, and how to end. ainius still takes the facts from your article; this box only changes how it is told.

Updated 5 October 2026

How to use it

  1. Paste an article link into the input box. The “Tell AI how to tell it” box (optional) appears right below.
  2. Type your request in that box, up to 500 characters.
  3. Not sure what to write? Tap a chip: Audience, Angle, Tone or Ending to add a prompt to the box.
  4. Tap “See examples” to open the cheat sheet with good and not-so-good examples.
  5. Pick a length (30, 60 or 90 seconds) and tap Create video.
The link input and the Tell AI how to tell it box with the Audience, Angle, Tone and Ending chips and the See examples button, numbered 1 to 4
Number 1 is the link box, 2 is the Tell AI how to tell it box, 3 are the prompt chips, 4 is See examples. Step 5 is below, outside the image.

Note: This box only appears when you paste an article link, and it costs no extra credits.

4 things worth telling

Tell the AI how to tell it, not what. The four cues below are also the four chips in the box.

  • Audience: who will watch? For example: office workers aged 25-40, parents of young children, beginners.
  • Angle: what to focus on? For example: the impact on commuters, just the 3 key points, before vs after.
  • Tone: friendly, serious like an evening bulletin, light but not jokey.
  • Ending: end with a question, advice or a memorable number.

Good and not-so-good examples

  • Good: “For office workers aged 25-40, friendly tone, focus on how commuting is affected, end with a question.” (names the audience, angle, tone and ending).
  • Good: “Serious tone like an evening bulletin, just the 3 key points, no personal commentary.”
  • Not great: “Make it better” (too vague). Write instead: “Friendly tone, open with a number, end with a question.”
  • Not great: “Make it 5 minutes” (length is set by the 30 / 60 / 90 second buttons).
The What to write here? sheet with 4 cues, good examples and not-so-good examples with how to fix them
The “What to write here?” sheet opened with See examples.

What ainius does with your request

ainius uses the facts in the article and tells it the way you ask. It does not look up extra figures beyond the article: if you want a particular number, pick a link that has it. Defamatory content is blocked; describe the event neutrally, following the article.

FAQ

Does the “Tell AI how to tell it” box cost credits?

No. The box costs no extra credits; the video price still follows the length you pick.

What if I want a figure that is not in the article?

ainius only uses facts in the article and does not look up more. Pick a link to an article that has that figure.

Do I have to fill this box?

No, it is optional. Leave it empty and ainius chooses how to tell the article.

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