Proposal: System-Level Unified AI API for Linux Desktops

[Amit Pal]

Dear freedesktop.org Community,

I am proposing a Unified AI API, a native, system-level interface for AI tasks (e.g., text summarization, smart notifications) integrated into Linux desktop environments via `libai`, akin to `libnotify`. The API enables no-import-required AI access, with a system app (e.g., GNOME/KDE Settings) for users to select models (e.g., Llama, Mistral) and configure privacy.

Key Features:
- Global `AI` API with methods like `AI.generateText()`, `AI.generateNotificationContent()`.
- Integration with `libnotify` for AI-driven notifications.
- Support for open-source models via TensorFlow/PyTorch, with ONNX compatibility.
- User-controlled settings for on-device vs. cloud processing.

Relevance to freedesktop.org:
This aligns with freedesktop.org’s mission to standardize desktop specifications, enhancing Linux’s AI capabilities and developer experience. It complements existing standards like `libnotify` and supports GNOME/KDE ecosystems.

Details and Contribution:
The proposal, API spec, and Linux-specific examples are available at:
https://github.com/beamitpal/unified-ai-api

We welcome feedback via GitHub Issues or this mailing list. Could we propose this for discussion at a freedesktop.org meeting or FOSDEM? Please advise on the next steps for standardization.

Sincerely,  
Amit
me at beamitpal.com
Unified AI API Proposer
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