How do I use Generate by AI Assist?

Generate by AI Assist uses Sprout's integration with OpenAI to generate alt text suggestions to increase the accessibility of your image-focused posts. 

How do I enable OpenAI?

To enable the integration:

1. Navigate to Settings > Global Features > AI Settings.
2. Toggle Enable OpenAI Integration on.

How do I generate alt text using Generate by AI Assist?

To generate alt text within Compose:

1. Use the Profile Picker to select the networks you want to publish to.
2. Add an image to your post.
3. Click the Add Alt Text link below the image.
4.  Click in the alt text box on the right.
5. Click Use Text to insert the generated text or click to have AI Assist create different alt text.
6. Click Save when you're happy with the generated alt text.

FAQs

Why don't I see the Generate button?

Double check that your account has OpenAI Integrations ENABLED.  Accounts with this disabled won't see any AI features including the Generate button for alt text.

Is this an AI Agent?

Sprout is working to release an Insights AI Agent that will be available to Listening customers soon.

Generate by AI Assist is not an AI Agent. It uses Sprout's integration with OpenAI to generate alt text suggestions to increase the accessibility of your image-focused posts.

Sprout is working to release an Insights AI Agent that will be available to Listening customers soon.

Is any data shared outside of Sprout with 3rd parties?

Yes, if you click the Generate button, the photo is shared with OpenAI. If you don't want any data shared with OpenAI, you can disable all OpenAI features with the toggle in settings.  For more details, see: AI Privacy and Security FAQs