[Meta] AI Image Classification

Problem Statement

Currently, Drupal lacks automated image classification capabilities, making it difficult to organize, search, and discover media content at scale. As AI-powered content discovery becomes increasingly important, we need a foundation for automatically describing and tagging images to enable future RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and similar AI-driven functionalities.

Proposed Solution

Implement AI-powered image classification functionality that automatically generates descriptions and tags for media images, creating a searchable and well-organized media library that can support advanced AI features.

Goals

• Enable Future AI Functionality: Establish proper image classification as the foundation for advanced AI features in Drupal
• Improve Content Discoverability: Allow images to be discovered and retrieved using RAG and similar AI techniques through proper classification and descriptions
• Automate Media Organization: Reduce manual effort required to organize and describe media content

MVP Requirements

Core Functionality

• Manual Classification Button: Add a "Classify Image" button to media image entities that triggers AI analysis and automatically populates:
  • Image description field
  • Classification tags from taxonomy (not just words, but descriptive values)

Configuration & Setup

• Recipe Implementation: Create a Drupal recipe that:
  • Adds a new taxonomy vocabulary for image classification
  • Adds a description field to the media/image bundle
  • Configures the classification functionality

Bulk Operations

• Batch Processing: Implement bulk operation to classify multiple images simultaneously for existing media libraries

Technical Considerations

Fields Required

• Description Field: Long text field for AI-generated image descriptions
• Classification Tags: Taxonomy reference field linking to image classification vocabulary

User Experience

• Single-click classification for individual images
• Progress indicators for bulk operations
• Clear feedback on classification results
• Option to review/edit AI-generated content before saving

Post-MVP Functionality

• Automatic classification on image upload
• Classification confidence scoring
• Advanced tagging hierarchies and relationships

Acceptance Criteria

• [ ] Recipe successfully adds description field and taxonomy to media/image bundle
• [ ] "Classify Image" button appears on media image edit forms
• [ ] Button triggers AI classification and populates description and tags
• [ ] Bulk operation available in media library for multiple image classification
• [ ] All functionality works with existing media entities
• [ ] Proper error handling and user feedback implemented

Dependencies

• AI service integration (external API or local model)
• Media module (core)
• Taxonomy module (core)

Priority

High - Foundation for future AI functionality initiatives