SeaSlides: Semantic Abstraction Layer for Agentic Slide Generation
A novel system named SeaSlides seeks to enhance the generation of agentic presentations through the implementation of a semantic abstraction layer. As outlined in a paper available on arXiv (2608.03298), this framework tackles the issue of maintaining the integrity of source content while ensuring a cohesive visual design and effectively rendering specialized elements such as formulas, code, and data graphics. SeaSlides distinguishes between content creation and layout/rendering: the model generates structured slide content via reusable components and capability modules, while templates manage layout, styling, and rendering. Two versions are introduced: SeaSlides-HTML, which employs template-defined DOM components, and SeaSlides-Typst, which utilizes template functions. The authors contend that current systems either depend on restrictive templates or free-form HTML/SVG, which complicates low-level rendering for models. SeaSlides aspires to reduce the fragility of extensive technical presentations by offering a structured intermediate solution.
Key facts
- SeaSlides is a new framework for agentic slide generation.
- It uses a semantic abstraction layer to separate content from layout.
- The framework is instantiated in HTML and Typst variants.
- It addresses issues with formulas, code, and data graphics in slides.
- The paper is available on arXiv with identifier 2608.03298.
- The approach uses reusable components and capability modules.
- Templates own layout, style, and rendering in SeaSlides.
- The paper criticizes existing systems for being either too rigid or too flexible.
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- arXiv