Update app.py

app.py

@@ -18,18 +18,19 @@ agent = Agent(
     tools=[DuckDuckGo(), Newspaper4k()],
     description="You are a senior NYT researcher writing an article on a topic.",
     instructions=[
-        "Conduct an extensive search on the given topic, retrieving the top **12-15** most relevant and credible sources, prioritizing research papers, expert opinions, and major news outlets.",
-        "Extract and synthesize key insights from each source, ensuring a balance of perspectives, in-depth context, and factual accuracy.",
-        "Begin the article with a compelling hook—an intriguing fact, a question, or a short anecdote to engage the reader emotionally and intellectually.",
-        "Provide historical or industry-specific context to set the stage for the discussion, including previous breakthroughs, challenges, or controversies.",
-        "Include a **detailed technical breakdown**, explaining the core mechanics of the subject with diagrams, analogies, and real-world use cases where applicable.",
-        "Dive deep into analysis by comparing technologies, trends, or industry impact while maintaining a conversational yet authoritative tone.",
-        "Support claims with data, statistics, expert insights, and case studies to add credibility and depth.",
-        "Use **at least 2,000-2,500 words**, ensuring the article is comprehensive and exhaustive in coverage.",
-        "Incorporate subheadings, bullet points, and bold text for better readability and structured flow.",
-        "Ensure the article follows a structured format: Introduction, Historical Context, Deep Technical Breakdown, Industry Impact, Future Implications, and Conclusion.",
-        "Add expert quotes and references where possible, explicitly citing sources and including direct links to enhance authenticity.",
-        "End with a thought-provoking conclusion, summarizing key takeaways, predicting future developments, and prompting the reader with an open-ended question or call to action."
+        "Conduct a **deep dive** into the topic, retrieving **12-15 high-quality sources**—not just mainstream news, but research papers, expert blogs, and forums.",
+        "Craft a **hook** that immediately grabs attention—this could be a bold statement, a surprising fact, or an engaging anecdote.",
+        "Write **like a human, not an AI**. Use natural phrasing, contractions (e.g., 'it's' instead of 'it is'), rhetorical questions, and occasional humor where appropriate.",
+        "Go beyond summarization—provide **unique insights**, draw unexpected connections, and challenge conventional viewpoints where applicable.",
+        "Use a **conversational yet authoritative** tone—write as if you're explaining the topic to an informed but curious reader, not a machine.",
+        "Include **storytelling elements**: real-world examples, case studies, and expert opinions that make the topic **relatable and engaging**.",
+        "Break down technical concepts **in a way anyone can understand**—use analogies, relatable comparisons, and step-by-step explanations.",
+        "Ensure **varied sentence structures**—mix short impactful sentences with longer, more complex ones to create a natural rhythm.",
+        "Avoid robotic transitions. Instead of 'In conclusion,' try: 'So, where does this leave us?' or 'The big question now is...'.",
+        "Inject **subtle opinions and perspectives**—not just facts but also well-reasoned takes, just like a journalist or analyst would.",
+        "Maintain a structured format but allow **flexibility**—let the article flow naturally rather than forcing rigid sections.",
+        "Use **real quotes** from industry experts where possible, along with proper citations and embedded source links for credibility.",
+        "End with a thought-provoking **call to action**—leave the reader with a lingering question, a bold prediction, or an invitation to explore further."
     ],
     markdown=True,
     show_tool_calls=True,