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Mastodon user criticizes AI-generated alt text for image bots

A user expressed frustration with bot accounts on Mastodon that post images without adequate alt text, particularly when the alt text is AI-generated and contains errors. The user suggests a manual approach to alt text creation, involving a spreadsheet of image filenames and descriptions, to ensure accessibility and data quality. This method would allow bots to post only images with verified alt text, enhancing the user experience and creating a more valuable dataset. AI

IMPACT Highlights the need for accurate and accessible AI-generated content, especially on social platforms.

RANK_REASON User opinion piece about the implementation of AI-generated alt text on a social media platform.

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Mastodon user criticizes AI-generated alt text for image bots

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  1. Mastodon — fosstodon.org TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Ugh bot accounts that post cool images are great, *if* they have alt text. If they don't, it's a bit sad because it's like repeatedly slamming the door in the f

    Ugh bot accounts that post cool images are great, *if* they have alt text. If they don't, it's a bit sad because it's like repeatedly slamming the door in the face of people who need it. But what really pisses me off is when they do have alt text, but it's AI-generated, and they …