The system also supports translating subtitles into various languages.
The innovation is based on open artificial intelligence models that run locally on users’ devices, eliminating the need for an Internet connection or the use of cloud services.
The new feature was showcased at CES 2025, but the exact release date has not been announced yet.
The VideoLAN project, which started as an initiative of Ecole Centrale Paris students in 1996, continues to be an example of successful open source software.
VLC continues to operate without advertising, data collection or commercial revenue, and its audience continues to grow despite the popularity of streaming services.
Source: Ferra

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