Subj : AI will start subtitling your videos thanks to VLC To : All From : TechnologyDaily Date : Fri Jan 10 2025 10:30:05 AI will start subtitling your videos thanks to VLC Date: Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:24:28 +0000 Description: D-ID releases an AI translation tool that clones voices into 30 languages FULL STORY ====================================================================== AI will start making videos on popular media player VLC more accessible, the company announced at CES. VLC is adding a new feature that uses AI to generate subtitles and translations in real time. No more digging through shady subtitle databases or syncing files. Instead, VLCs AI will transcribe audio and display it as the video plays, even translating it into any of more than 100 languages. It's a notable shift from the way you currently have to add subtitles. If your video didnt come with captions baked in, you had to go hunting for the right file online VLCs new AI-powered subtitles aim to make that process obsolete. VLC is using open-source AI models for the feature and said that the whole thing will work on your device, meaning you won't need to be online or send any data about what you're watching. Of course, the AI doesnt just transcribe; it translates too. Say youre watching a Korean drama and want to share it with a friend who doesnt speak the language. VLCs AI can generate subtitles in English, Spanish, or one of the dozens of other languages. VLC automatic subtitles generation and translation based on local and open source AI models running on your machine working offline, and supporting numerous languages!Demo can be found on our #CES2025 booth in Eureka Park. pic.twitter.com/UVmgT6K4ds January 8, 2025 Ill communication VLC's AI plans aren't a perfect solution, of course. Any AI transcription or translation may fall prey to confusion, bad transcription, and awkward translation. Accents, fast-talking, and other elements may make the captions more of a hindrance than you'd like. The feature is also likely to demand some serious processing power. Real-time transcription and translation are no small tasks, and older devices might struggle to keep up. It might be time for an upgrade if youre still running VLC on a laptop from the pre-HD era. Still, the potential is enormous for more than just casual viewers. People with impaired hearing or who are learning a new language will definitely benefit from immediate and (mostly) accurate transcription and translation. It could be a real boon for students, international travelers, or others who want or need text to accompany their viewing. While VLC isn't unique in leveraging AI for subtitles, it stands out in terms of ease of use and practicality. Skipping the need for internet connectivity or a subscription service makes it both cheaper and more private than other options. It might not always get things perfect, but for most users, good enough will probably feel like a revelation. You might also like Forget Duolingo Google Translate just got a massive AI upgrade that gives it over 100 new languages OpenAI's new voice synthesizer can copy your voice from just 15 seconds of audio It's not an echo ChatGPT might suddenly mimic your voice when you speak to it ====================================================================== Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/ai-will-start-subt itling-your-videos-thanks-to-vlc --- Mystic BBS v1.12 A47 (Linux/64) * Origin: tqwNet Technology News (1337:1/100) .