We've made some edits to the explainer, please see here: https://github.com/webmachinelearning/writing-assistance-apis/blob/main/explainers/summarizer-preference-param.md
On Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:30:30 AM UTC-8 Chromestatus wrote: > *Contact emails* > [email protected] > > *Explainer* > https://github.com/webmachinelearning/writing-assistance-apis/issues/96 > > *Specification* > > https://webmachinelearning.github.io/writing-assistance-apis/#the-summarizer-class > > > *Summary* > The current Summarizer (https://chromestatus.com/feature/5193953788559360) > relies on large on-device models, which can imply high latency, high > resource usage, and limited device compatibility. We propose adding a > preference parameter to SummarizerCreateCoreOptions, enabling developers to > explicitly balance model capabilities against performance and broader > device support. > > *Blink component* > Blink>AI>Writing Assistance > <https://issues.chromium.org/issues?q=customfield1222907:%22Blink%3EAI%3EWriting%20Assistance%22> > > *Web Feature ID* > summarizer <https://webstatus.dev/features/summarizer> > > *Motivation* > The current Summarizer largely relies on powerful, high-parameter count > on-device models. While these models offer high-quality outputs and a broad > feature set, they come with significant "pain points" for web adoption such > as: high resource requirements, limited device coverage, and performance > latency. Currently, developers have no way to signal to the browser that > they are willing to trade off some output quality or specific advanced > features for faster execution or broader device compatibility. > > *Initial public proposal* > https://github.com/webmachinelearning/writing-assistance-apis/issues/96 > > *Requires code in //chrome?* > True > > *Tracking bug* > http://crbug.com/486970516 > > *Estimated milestones* > DevTrial on desktop 148 > > *Link to entry on the Chrome Platform Status* > https://chromestatus.com/feature/6309243756085248?gate=5158459320434688 > > This intent message was generated by Chrome Platform Status > <https://chromestatus.com>. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "blink-dev" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/a/chromium.org/d/msgid/blink-dev/9dee34fa-1900-454e-a3b7-7c22d58c0df4n%40chromium.org.
