# \#ai-helper

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## [How to set custom helper prompts](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-custom-helper-prompts/411826)

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**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 10:00pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-set-custom-helper-prompts/411826 "2026-09-10T22:00:10Z")

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I’m thinking about enabling some custom prompts in the Discourse helper. Right now, the most I’ve managed is to use them from agents via the AI Bot. A function, for example, briefly develops a post from a pasted link. I…

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## [AI title suggestions move to composer helper](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-title-suggestions-move-to-composer-helper/410074)

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**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 8:44am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-title-suggestions-move-to-composer-helper/410074 "2026-08-18T08:44:35Z")

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In recent changes, we have moved the AI suggestion functionality for category and tags to an inline format. Now we are moving the title suggestions to a new home too. This feature can now be found with the other AI help…

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## [Proofread helper strips lines on Meta](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proofread-helper-strips-lines-on-meta/409804)

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**Author:** [@satonotdead](https://meta.discourse.org/u/satonotdead)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 5:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proofread-helper-strips-lines-on-meta/409804 "2026-08-11T17:21:54Z")

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I’m on Firefox in Linux. Perhaps it is only related to my browser and because of this it was not published before. Steps to replicate: proofread text in English from helper (in Firefox and/or Linux). Current behavior…

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## [Language level of ai "translate to English"](https://meta.discourse.org/t/language-level-of-ai-translate-to-english/282991)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 7:21pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/language-level-of-ai-translate-to-english/282991 "2026-07-30T19:21:57Z")

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I had a sentence, I was too lazy to translate myself. So, I thought I could just use the AI helper. So I left my message draft and started a topic darft, I put my sentence into the composer and used the ai to translate i…

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## [Turkish translation is generating archaic/Ottoman-style language instead of modern Turkish](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turkish-translation-is-generating-archaic-ottoman-style-language-instead-of-modern-turkish/408915)

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**Author:** [@akanora](https://meta.discourse.org/u/akanora)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 6:34pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/turkish-translation-is-generating-archaic-ottoman-style-language-instead-of-modern-turkish/408915 "2026-07-30T18:34:15Z")

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Hi, We’ve noticed an issue with Discourse’s Translate to Turkish feature over the past few weeks. Instead of producing natural, modern Turkish, the translation always generates text that resembles archaic Turkish or Ot…

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## [Inline integration of AI Suggestions (in Composer)](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inline-integration-of-ai-suggestions-in-composer/405394)

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**Author:** [@chapoi](https://meta.discourse.org/u/chapoi)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 8:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/inline-integration-of-ai-suggestions-in-composer/405394 "2026-06-30T20:52:17Z")

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The AI helper – suggestions has gotten an update. Both the category-helper and the tag-helper have been moved inline, to better integrate the functionality. For the category chooser, which is a single option, the dropdo…

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## [How to customize AI tag and category suggestions](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-ai-tag-and-category-suggestions/404618)

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**Author:** [@Frully](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Frully)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 4:52pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-customize-ai-tag-and-category-suggestions/404618 "2026-06-05T16:52:02Z")

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This is a request to figure out how to customize how the ai helper assigns tags and categories. The feature is great but it lacks understanding of how our forum is organized. The system prompt for the AI Helper/Title Ge…

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## [AI Helper can suggest tags not allowed in category](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-can-suggest-tags-not-allowed-in-category/404423)

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**Author:** [@thgl](https://meta.discourse.org/u/thgl)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 4:08pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-can-suggest-tags-not-allowed-in-category/404423 "2026-06-03T16:08:00Z")

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I’ve noticed that the AI Helper for suggesting tags can make recommendations that are not allowed within the selected category. For example here, I am attempting to post to a category that doesn’t allow the question/dis…

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## [Proofread breaks quotes](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proofread-breaks-quotes/365102)

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**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 2:34am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/proofread-breaks-quotes/365102 "2026-05-06T02:34:47Z")

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Just FYI. The proofread breaks quotes. This has that way a while now.

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## [The title suggester ⭐ button is placed outside of the title field when editing a translated title](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-title-suggester-button-is-placed-outside-of-the-title-field-when-editing-a-translated-title/397553)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 3, 2026, 5:12pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/the-title-suggester-button-is-placed-outside-of-the-title-field-when-editing-a-translated-title/397553 "2026-03-03T17:12:07Z")

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The AI :star: isn’t placed within the title field when you edit a translated title. I guess it doesn’t know about the “Editing English translation” text above the title field. Screenshot taken at Request for Croatian…

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## [Saving translations by AI-helper as content localization](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saving-translations-by-ai-helper-as-content-localization/397477)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 9:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/saving-translations-by-ai-helper-as-content-localization/397477 "2026-03-02T21:45:19Z")

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I used the AI-helper today to quickly translate some posts into English that were not translated because they are too old. I thought it might be nice if I was able to save that translation as the English translation fro…

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## [Discourse AI - Helper](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-helper/283943)

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**Author:** [@Discourse](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Discourse)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [January 5, 2025, 4:45pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-helper/283943 "2025-01-05T16:45:24Z")

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:bookmark: This guide explains how to set up and use the Helper feature of the Discourse AI plugin, including its capabilities and configuration options. :person\_raising\_hand: Required user level: Administrator Helpe…

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## [Improved Image Generation Support in Discourse AI](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improved-image-generation-support-in-discourse-ai/388904)

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**Author:** [@keegan](https://meta.discourse.org/u/keegan)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/improved-image-generation-support-in-discourse-ai/388904 "2026-01-22T15:10:27Z")

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We’re excited to announce an enhancement to Discourse AI’s image generation capabilities, making it easier than ever to add and use AI powered image creation across your community! :sparkles: What’s new This update intr…

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## [AI contextual\_menu does not update reliably](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-contextual-menu-does-not-update-reliably/392930)

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**Author:** [@mcmcclur](https://meta.discourse.org/u/mcmcclur)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2026, 10:36pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-contextual-menu-does-not-update-reliably/392930 "2026-01-07T22:36:56Z")

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I recently developed an AI persona that takes LaTeX input into account while proofreading. I then spent considerably more time trying to configure my Discourse instance so that everyone could use it. Long story short: I…

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## [How to reset Proofreader settings](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-reset-proofreader-settings/388634)

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**Author:** [@bksubhuti](https://meta.discourse.org/u/bksubhuti)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 2:13pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-reset-proofreader-settings/388634 "2025-11-17T14:13:11Z")

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Hi, I was fixing my open router issues and changed to gwen and things were good. Then I wanted to try to make a custom persona or have the prompt be geared towards pali language diacritic marks. I somehow removed proof…

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## [AI helper hiding on Android tablets](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-hiding-on-android-tablets/349719)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [November 12, 2025, 5:44pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-hiding-on-android-tablets/349719 "2025-11-12T17:44:04Z")

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Continuing the discussion from AI helper is hiding. Again: The helpers for choosing title, category, and tags still appear behind the composer for me. Tablet - Chrome/Firefox - Android

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## [How to use AI custom prompts for users](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai/380852)

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**Author:** [@振强\_王](https://meta.discourse.org/u/%E6%8C%AF%E5%BC%BA_%E7%8E%8B)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [October 3, 2025, 11:49am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai/380852 "2025-10-03T11:49:22Z")

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中文：只有超管和版主才能查看到这个自定义贴士，其他人员如何可以使用这个功能呢 english:Only super managers and moderators can view this custom tip. How can other personnel use this feature

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## [Discourse AI - Missing settings after update = can't delete my old LLM](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-missing-settings-after-update-cant-delete-my-old-llm/373367)

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**Author:** [@Cédric\_Brunet](https://meta.discourse.org/u/C%C3%A9dric_Brunet)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2025, 8:36am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/discourse-ai-missing-settings-after-update-cant-delete-my-old-llm/373367 "2025-08-08T08:36:47Z")

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Hello, We just updated discourse after several month without touching it. We are pleased to see that a lot of work has been put in the AI but I think we are missing something to configure it. I added the GPT-4.1 and 4…

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## [AI helper does not always use user's locale](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-does-not-always-use-users-locale/298867)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 24, 2025, 6:22am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-does-not-always-use-users-locale/298867 "2025-07-24T06:22:49Z")

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I don’t have any specific steps to reproduce the issue. However, I recently encountered a second instance where the AI helper modal did not display in English, despite making no changes to my locale settings. Below is a …

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## [AI helper icon not appearing for category and tags field](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-icon-not-appearing-for-category-and-tags-field/374238)

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**Author:** [@SubStrider](https://meta.discourse.org/u/SubStrider)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 15, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-icon-not-appearing-for-category-and-tags-field/374238 "2025-07-15T14:33:16Z")

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The AI helper suggestions button is not appearing for Category and Tags dropdown. Please see the image below. It is appearing and working for the titles. For category and tags, the down chevron icon shifts to the left …

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## [Setting a persona for AI Helper "explain" causes error](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-a-persona-for-ai-helper-explain-causes-error/369562)

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**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 12, 2025, 4:42pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-a-persona-for-ai-helper-explain-causes-error/369562 "2025-06-12T16:42:52Z")

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I set the persona for the AI Helper’s “explain” feature to be a custom persona (using GPT-4.1-mini) and clicking explain causes it to load indefinitely. I switched it back to default and it started working again ▶ Error …

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## [AI Helper Translation Feature Malfunctioning](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-translation-feature-malfunctioning/357086)

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**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2025, 8:02pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-translation-feature-malfunctioning/357086 "2025-06-06T20:02:32Z")

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Jeden z moich użytkowników doświadcza dziwnego zachowania podczas korzystania z Pomocy AI. Zaznacza pojedyncze słowo i wybiera opcję „Tłumacz na polski”. Interfejs użytkownika jest w języku polskim, a dzienniki błędów ni…

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## [When selecting text and giving AI a custom prompt based on the text, the popup cannot be scrolled](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-selecting-text-and-giving-ai-a-custom-prompt-based-on-the-text-the-popup-cannot-be-scrolled/368687)

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**Author:** [@NateDhaliwal](https://meta.discourse.org/u/NateDhaliwal)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2025, 10:04pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/when-selecting-text-and-giving-ai-a-custom-prompt-based-on-the-text-the-popup-cannot-be-scrolled/368687 "2025-06-03T22:04:07Z")

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When I select text and give AI a custom prompt based on that text, the result generated in the popup cannot be scrolled down. As a result, long answers are cut off at the bottom of the screen. This occurs here in M…

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## [AI Helper interrupting uploaded mp3 audio stream](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-interrupting-uploaded-mp3-audio-stream/366817)

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**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 5:27pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-interrupting-uploaded-mp3-audio-stream/366817 "2025-05-26T17:27:37Z")

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I use my Discourse instance as a learning management system (LMS) and my users have noticed a malfunction. Each topic I create a new topic for each educational article and I upload an mp3 reading of article into the top…

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## [Disable ai title generator when pm title cannot be edited](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-ai-title-generator-when-pm-title-cannot-be-edited/307595)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 4:14pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/disable-ai-title-generator-when-pm-title-cannot-be-edited/307595 "2025-05-09T16:14:03Z")

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Since there is no way to edit the title, it would be pointless to use the AI helper to suggest a title. So maybe that button should be disabled when the title input is not possible.

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## [AI Image Captioning Feature in Discourse AI Plugin](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-image-captioning-feature-in-discourse-ai-plugin/296087)

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**Author:** [@Falco](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Falco)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 9, 2025, 3:26pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-image-captioning-feature-in-discourse-ai-plugin/296087 "2025-05-09T15:26:41Z")

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We’ve introduced an AI Image Captioning feature to the Discourse AI plugin, enabling automatic caption generation for images in posts. This functionality aims to improve content accessibility and enrich visual elements w…

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## [AI helper hallucinating a lot when explaining something](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-hallucinating-a-lot-when-explaining-something/363253)

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**Author:** [@Jagster](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Jagster)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 4:40am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-hallucinating-a-lot-when-explaining-something/363253 "2025-04-30T04:40:11Z")

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I can’t pinpoint when AI helper started hallucinating (aka. it doesn’t know and starts to be… creative) because I have had something else to do like three weeks now, but today explaining-function has been totally useless…

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## [Ai icon for category helper is positioned above the + menu](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-icon-for-category-helper-is-positioned-above-the-menu/363692)

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**Author:** [@Moin](https://meta.discourse.org/u/Moin)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2025, 2:38pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-icon-for-category-helper-is-positioned-above-the-menu/363692 "2025-04-28T14:38:31Z")

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This is similar to AI icon for title and tag helper is positioned above the similar topic modal. The + menu on the top left of the composer doesn’t cover the AI icon. The star actually belongs to the category dropdown. …

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## [AI Helper stuck generating](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-stuck-generating/362643)

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**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2025, 9:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/ai-helper-stuck-generating/362643 "2025-04-21T21:07:17Z")

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For some reason, the AI helper is stuck on the “generating” window and never finishes, and this happens with each of the AI helper’s options. However, the AI bot works normally. I haven’t gotten any error logs from this …

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## [Setting to manually close AI Helper's popup modal](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-to-manually-close-ai-helpers-popup-modal/358300)

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**Author:** [@MachineScholar](https://meta.discourse.org/u/MachineScholar)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [March 26, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/setting-to-manually-close-ai-helpers-popup-modal/358300 "2025-03-26T20:20:02Z")

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My users have noticed that the AI Helper’s popup box is a bit finicky when it comes to trying to select text within it. Sometimes they only want to select a portion of it (as opposed to using the copy button) yet it seem…

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