Conductor updates
Does anyone else feel like they can't toss a rock these days without hitting a tech product unnecessarily shoe-horning "AI" into their product? It's all becoming a bit overwhelming.
On a completely unrelated note…
We’re excited to announce two new generative AI-powered features in Conductor that will enhance accessibility and search engine optimization! Content editors can use these features to assist in the creation of meta descriptions and image alt text. The meta description feature analyzes the text in the Content tab to produce concise, SEO-friendly summaries, helping improve search visibility. The alt text generator ensures that images are accessible to all users by providing descriptive, context-appropriate alt text, fostering a more inclusive experience for everyone.
To use these features, look for the button with the blue star 
. Clicking this button will generate the content which you will then need to review and save. For meta descriptions, the button is located to the right of the input field when editing Pages. For alt text, you will find the button below the Description field when editing an image.
When using these features, be aware that these tools are meant to assist with content creation. As with any content on Notre Dame sites, the web editor is responsible for and is expected to review the generated content for accuracy, appropriateness, and best practices.
Did you know?
The Center for Social Concerns recently renamed to the Institute for Social Concerns. There are many references to the previous name throughout the University website network. Today OPAC will implement a find and replace for all instances of “Center for Social Concerns” in Conductor page content. We will not update news or events. Campus web admins should review their websites and update any related images, logos, or other references to the previous name. Let us know if you have any questions.
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