September 23, 2024 at 10:19AM
Google is developing a new API using machine learning models to provide real-time language translation for inputted text and web pages in Chrome. The feature aims to improve translation functionality and reduce resource consumption. It may raise privacy concerns related to user identification and data leaks, but potential mitigations have been proposed.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
– Google is developing a new API using machine learning models to provide real-time language translation for inputted text and web pages within Chrome.
– The API aims to improve translation accuracy for dynamic or complex web content and reduce reliance on website-specific translation tools.
– A JavaScript API will be made available to developers to access and implement Chrome’s AI-based translation feature.
– The new API feature will download a machine learning model to translate text if the required model is not built into the browser.
– Privacy issues related to potential user fingerprinting based on supported languages and availability status are being considered, and potential mitigations are being discussed.
– Developers may be given the ability to determine if translations are done on-device or using cloud services to prevent sensitive text from being sent to third-party services.
This information will be instrumental in updating relevant stakeholders and tracking the progress of the new API feature for Chrome.