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AI Assist in FME Workbench: What Everyone’s Talking About

By Zinnia, Business Development Manager 

At the 1Spatial World Tour 2026, one topic came up again and again — AI Assist in FME Workbench. In fact, it quickly became the number one question we heard at every stop. It’s easy to see why.....

AI Assist is built directly into FME Form, acting as an intelligent companion to help you work faster, build smarter workflows, and get the guidance you need — exactly when you need it

Why AI Assist is Getting So Much Attention

AI Assist isn’t just another feature, it’s a completely new way to interact with FME Workbench.

Whether you’re new to FME or a seasoned user, AI Assist helps you:

• Author workflows more efficiently
• Generate smart code suggestions
• Troubleshoot challenges in real time
• Ask questions in a conversational way — without leaving your workspace

In short, it streamlines your workflow development and removes friction from everyday tasks.

Getting Started with AI Assist

 Getting up and running is simple and fully within your control:

1. Open FME Workbench and log in with your free FME Account
2. Opt in to AI Assist by reviewing and accepting the consent dialog (no data is shared until you do this)
3. Start chatting — open the AI Assist panel to ask questions, generate code, or get guidance
4. Manage your settings anytime — you can disable AI Assist or adjust context sharing in:
   FME Options → Workbench → AI Assist Options

Built with Trust, Security, and Control

One of the key themes we heard throughout the tour was around data security and transparency  and rightly so.

AI Assist has been designed with:

• Clear opt-in consent
• Full user control over context sharing
• Strong privacy and security standards
• Alignment with industry frameworks for AI safety

You decide how and when AI Assist is used.

Learn More

If you’d like to dive deeper into how AI Assist works and how your data is handled, here are some useful resources:

• AI Assist in FME FAQ
  Answers to common questions about features, data usage, and controls

• AI Assist Whitepaper
  A detailed look at security, privacy, and how AI Assist manages data end-to-end

• AI Assist Security: OWASP LLM Top 10 Alignment
  See how AI Assist aligns with recognised security frameworks for AI

• Responsible AI Policy
  Principles and commitments for responsible AI development

Ready to Explore?

AI Assist is changing the way people build and interact with FME, making workflows faster, smarter, and more intuitive.

If you’re ready to supercharge your FME workflows, now is the perfect time to explore what AI Assist can do.

Explore AI Assist today