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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-06-21.
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Markets
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International - 06/18 |
+0.3868% -1.2369% MoM | +1.0143% +3.1292% MoM | -1.0017% -1.793% MoM | +0.7314% +5.5933% MoM |
+0.7314% +5.5933% MoM | +0.2719% +5.7337% MoM | +1.4028% +11.0867% MoM | -0.8535% +3.2504% MoM |
-0.3332% +1.3979% MoM | +0.8211% +0.5192% MoM | +0.4201% +11.0165% MoM | -1.0401% -8.2139% MoM |
+1.9164% +6.612% MoM | +1.0599% +4.8868% MoM | +4.6428% +22.4424% MoM | -0.2812% -10.0211% MoM |
+0.6759% +1.9507% MoM | +0.726% -2.6316% MoM | -0.326% -6.0751% MoM | +0.4685% +0.2858% MoM |
+3.7736% +8.4177% MoM | +0.3195% +1.6959% MoM | +2.0667% -4.9324% MoM | -0.0278% +0.305% MoM |
-2.7386% +0.9198% MoM |
Commodities - 06/18 |
-0.3809% -5.9247% MoM | -1.8149% -11.0463% MoM | +0.5603% -24.9019% MoM | -1.9145% -11.7681% MoM |
-0.7824% -5.8345% MoM | +0.2704% +5.1226% MoM | +0.5694% +3.2687% MoM | +1.4693% -1.3445% MoM |
-1.1662% -9.5518% MoM | -1.1207% -8.9683% MoM | +1.4437% +1.2288% MoM | -1.1075% +0.4524% MoM |
Favorites - 06/18 |
-0.5706% -23.4637% MoM | +4.8568% +29.7838% MoM | +0.1293% -9.1083% MoM | +2.9514% -4.4966% MoM |
+0.4141% +1.5596% MoM | +0.0922% +7.9166% MoM | +2.9011% -5.7646% MoM | -0.3165% -21.041% MoM |
-1.2182% -14.8548% MoM | +4.9131% +96.9348% MoM | +10.6441% +20.9296% MoM | +6.1699% +15.5922% MoM |
+7.2667% +76.1956% MoM | +0.6961% -0.3211% MoM | +2.2691% +1.7539% MoM |
Sectors - 06/18 |
+0.7801% +1.7731% MoM | -0.8692% +1.4119% MoM | -0.8881% +4.8337% MoM | -0.2502% -0.1821% MoM |
+6.623% +28.7293% MoM | -1.5651% +9.4678% MoM | +0.2449% +1.0145% MoM | +1.7112% +12.9539% MoM |
-0.427% -5.0111% MoM | +5.2597% +12.053% MoM |
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Gainers
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Market closed! Happy holidays! |
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Losers
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Market closed! Happy holidays! |
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Business
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Impacts of new World Bank and ADB funding initiatives on India's infrastructure sector |
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🗺 Background:- India has announced new infrastructure funding agreements with the World Bank and Asian Development Bank in June 2026.
- The World Bank Group agreement outlines $8 billion to $10 billion in annual financing for India's infrastructure sector over the next five years.
- Previous collaborations between India and multilaterals supported transport, energy, and urban development projects.
- These funding initiatives are targeted at boosting sustainable growth and addressing climate-related challenges.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include the Government of India, World Bank Group, and Asian Development Bank (ADB).
- Bloomberg reported direct involvement of India's Ministry of Finance and World Bank leadership in negotiations.
- Major infrastructure companies operating in India such as Larsen & Toubro and GMR Infrastructure may benefit from the funding.
- Local governments and industrial zones in states like Gujarat are crucial recipients of the new funds.
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💡 News facts:- On June 18, 2026, Bloomberg reported an agreement between India and the World Bank Group earmarking $8 billion to $10 billion annually in financing for infrastructure, with a total outlay of up to $50 billion over five years.
- On June 18, 2026, Associated Press reported heat-related challenges affecting Surat’s textile factories, highlighting the importance of climate-resilient infrastructure investments. https://apnews.com/article/heat-textile-climate-change-factories-eab8494242ecfdc108e12685535a4df3
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term funding is expected to accelerate project timelines for transport, energy, and urban development sectors.
- Medium-term impacts could include improved climate resilience for industrial zones, particularly in heat-prone regions like Gujarat.
- Infrastructure companies may see increased contract value and opportunity for technological innovation.
- The initiatives could stimulate broader economic growth and job creation through large-scale projects.
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Changes in Federal Reserve policy and leadership, and their effects on financial markets and inflation expectations |
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🗺 Background:- On June 17, 2026, Kevin Warsh chaired his first Federal Reserve meeting, signaling major changes in policy and leadership.
- The FOMC has historically relied on forward guidance and economic forecasts to steer financial markets and inflation expectations.
- Recent inflation pressures stem from rising energy costs and ongoing geopolitical tensions, prompting scrutiny of Fed actions.
- The Federal Reserve’s actions directly influence interest rates, market volatility, and investor sentiment.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include Kevin Warsh (Fed Chair), the Federal Open Market Committee, and U.S. business leaders.
- Major financial institutions and investors respond to Fed decisions on interest rates and monetary policy.
- Economists such as Jon Hilsenrath (Wall Street Journal), and institutions including Fortune and Business Insider, are prominent commentators.
- The Trump administration is closely watched as the government context for recent leadership change.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Increased market volatility and uncertainty due to elimination of forward guidance and shifts in Fed strategy.
- Near-term: Possible tightening of financial conditions if Warsh’s hawkish actions persist, impacting borrowing costs.
- Medium-term: Institutional reforms and AI-driven forecasting could change the Fed’s risk assessment and inflation response.
- Medium-term: Investors may adjust portfolios for anticipated Fed rate hikes and persistent inflation risks.
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Geopolitical strategies to reduce reliance on China for rare earth materials |
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🗺 Background:- China currently controls over 70% of global rare earth material processing as of 2026.
- Rare earth minerals are critical for advanced electronics, renewable energy, and defense technologies.
- Reducing dependence on China is considered a strategic priority by many Western economies.
- Previous attempts to diversify rare earth supply chains have faced costs and infrastructure challenges.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The G7 group includes the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Italy, Japan, and Canada, all committed to rare earth supply diversification.
- Major companies affected include Apple, Tesla, and various defense contractors relying on rare earth imports.
- Institutions such as the U.S. Department of Energy and EU Commission are actively funding rare earth projects.
- Chinese state-owned enterprises, including China Northern Rare Earth Group, are leading global supply.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences may include higher prices and supply disruptions as new supply chains are developed.
- Medium-term impacts could feature increased investment in Western and allied rare earth extraction and processing facilities.
- There is potential for greater political tension between China and G7 nations as market focus shifts.
- Successful diversification may boost technological and defense resiliency among G7 countries.
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Trends in AI adoption and its impacts on labor markets and industry leadership |
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🗺 Background:- AI adoption surged across global industries in 2026, reshaping automation and workforce dynamics.
- Companies are investing in AI for process optimization, innovation, and to gain competitive advantages.
- Labor market debates intensified, with concerns about job displacement and transformation by AI technologies.
- Industry leadership is being determined by rapid innovation and successful AI integration.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder, publicly discussed AI's labor market impacts on June 17, 2026.
- Dario Amodei, CEO of Anthropic, remains a vocal AI leader after leaving OpenAI in 2020.
- Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, is central in AI development controversies and rivalries.
- Fortune identifies Europe’s most innovative companies in 2026 as key actors in AI-driven economic shifts.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term disruptions may include upskilling pressures and increased demand for tech-focused labor.
- Medium-term impacts could result in consolidation of industry leadership among AI-forward companies.
- Labor shortages in skilled areas may emerge, as predicted by Jeff Bezos, leading to wage increases in certain sectors.
- Continued rivalry and leadership shifts among AI companies could drive innovation but also regulatory scrutiny.
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Factors influencing the valuation and volatility of SpaceX following its IPO |
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🗺 Background:- SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk in 2002, is a leading company in commercial spaceflight and satellite communications.
- The company completed its initial public offering (IPO) in June 2026, marking one of the most anticipated tech IPOs of the year.
- Factors such as Starlink revenue growth, contract wins with NASA, and the broader space industry momentum influence SpaceX valuation.
- Stock volatility is expected due to the company's ambitious Mars and moon missions, and the historic IPO lock-up expiration.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX, is central to the company's direction and public perception.
- Roelof Botha, a former Sequoia Capital partner and PayPal Mafia member, joined the SpaceX board on June 17, 2026.
- Investment firms and institutional investors, including Sequoia Capital, have significant stakes in SpaceX post-IPO.
- Analysts such as Paul Meeks are actively commenting on risk factors and valuation following the IPO.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term volatility is expected as early investors may sell shares following the IPO lock-up period expiration in coming months.
- Medium-term valuation could be impacted by quarterly earnings reports, Starlink performance, and executive shakeups.
- Changes in board membership, such as Botha's appointment, may influence governance and investor confidence.
- Uncertainty over Mars mission timelines or regulatory changes could trigger swings in SpaceX stock price.
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Science News
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Analyzing SpaceX's Revenue Growth Projections Tied to AI and Satellite Services |
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🗺 Background:- SpaceX is projecting exponential revenue growth tied to its AI and satellite services initiatives.
- The company aligns its growth model with Micron's significant revenue and profit boom from recent years.
- SpaceX plans to increase its AI revenue from $1 billion per year in April 2026 to a $33 billion per year run rate by October 2026.
- The expansion strategy leverages gigawatt-scale infrastructure for AI and satellite communications.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Elon Musk is the CEO of SpaceX and central to these strategic moves.
- Micron Technology serves as a reference model for scaling revenue and profitability.
- Investors and financial analysts are closely monitoring SpaceX's growth projections.
- AI infrastructure partners and satellite service customers play crucial roles in revenue realization.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, SpaceX could experience a rapid revaluation and attract substantial new investment capital.
- If the projected revenue growth materializes, it may accelerate competition and partnership trends in the AI and satellite communications sectors.
- Medium-term, these multipliers may set new benchmarks for technology valuation, potentially influencing how public and private markets assess high-growth companies.
- Significant advances in AI infrastructure capacity from SpaceX could shift the global competitive landscape for data services.
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Impact of Planned Starship Orbital Launch Cadence on Space Industry Logistics and Regulation |
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🗺 Background:- SpaceX is preparing for Starship orbital launches with a goal to rapidly increase launch frequency.
- The Starship program involves developing fully reusable launch vehicles to reduce space transportation costs.
- Orbital launches are crucial for commercial satellite deployment, space station resupply, and lunar/Mars missions.
- Increased cadence places new demands on supply chains, launch infrastructure, and regulatory oversight.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- SpaceX, led by President Gwynne Shotwell and CEO Elon Musk, directs the Starship launch roadmap.
- The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) oversees launch licensing and regulatory compliance.
- Commercial space customers, including satellite operators and government agencies, rely on timely Starship access.
- Suppliers for propellant, launch pad services, and mission hardware are directly affected by increased cadence.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term increases in Starship launches may strain existing launch site infrastructure and logistics chains.
- Regulatory bodies such as the FAA could face pressure to streamline and accelerate launch licensing processes.
- Medium-term, routine Starship flights could lower satellite deployment costs and transform the economics of orbital access.
- Industries like satellite communications, space station supply, and Mars mission prep might see accelerated schedules.
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The Economic and Supply Chain Risks of AI-Driven Cost Increases in Apple’s iPhone Production |
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🗺 Background:- Apple relies heavily on advanced AI components in its iPhone production, which have increasingly complex supply chains.
- Cost increases in AI-related hardware such as advanced chips and sensors have started to impact Apple's margins.
- Global disruptions and resource constraints have heightened the economic risk of AI-driven supply dependencies.
- Increasing AI integration in consumer electronics generally puts upward pressure on prices and supply chain volatility.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Apple Inc., led by CEO Tim Cook, is the principal stakeholder directly impacted by these cost pressures.
- AI chip manufacturers and suppliers, such as TSMC and other advanced semiconductor fabs, play key roles in the supply chain.
- Consumers and institutional investors are affected by potential price increases and risk shifts.
- Regulatory bodies monitoring technology supply chains also have a vested interest in market stability.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, consumers may face higher iPhone prices as Apple passes on part of the increased production costs.
- Apple's supplier contracts could become more volatile, potentially leading to production delays or shortages.
- Medium-term price and input risks may erode Apple's global market competitiveness if rivals manage costs better.
- Investor confidence in Apple may decrease if ongoing AI-driven cost pressures persist and impact financial performance.
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The Strategic Implications of Anthropic’s Involvement in the Frontier Carbon Removal Coalition for AI Industry Sustainability |
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🗺 Background:- Anthropic is an artificial intelligence startup focused on developing responsible and transparent AI systems.
- The Frontier coalition is a major industry initiative that funds carbon removal projects with participation from leading technology and industry players.
- Carbon removal is considered a crucial component for meeting long-term greenhouse gas reduction goals per IPCC models.
- AI industry sustainability has come under scrutiny due to growing energy and resource demands associated with large language models and cloud infrastructure.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Anthropic is the first artificial intelligence startup to join the Frontier carbon removal coalition.
- Frontier is supported by significant financial commitments from companies such as Alphabet, Meta, Stripe, and McKinsey.
- Other major coalition participants include banking institutions and global technology companies aiming to offset their operational carbon footprints.
- Key executives involved are Anthropic co-founders Dario Amodei and Daniela Amodei, who have advocated for sustainable AI industry practices.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Anthropic's involvement may prompt other AI startups and tech companies to join carbon removal coalitions in the near term.
- Increased funding could accelerate research and deployment of effective carbon removal technologies, influencing the industry's overall climate impact.
- Over the medium term, this initiative may become a benchmark standard for environmental responsibility in AI, affecting regulatory and investor expectations.
- Anthropic's leadership could strengthen its reputation and leverage in both the AI and environmental sustainability domains.
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Cultural and Organizational Shifts Needed to Integrate AI Tools in Daily Professional Tasks |
🗺 Background:- The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in professional environments requires significant changes in both culture and organizational structure.
- Sarah O'Connor's 'We Are Not Machines' examines the impact of AI on workforce adaptation and daily operations.
- As companies adopt AI, balancing efficiency with human well-being has become a central challenge since 2020.
- Organizations are seeking models to ensure ethical deployment of AI while respecting workers' rights.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Sarah O'Connor, Financial Times journalist, provides a critical perspective on the human impact of AI in workplaces.
- Companies such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are leading the drive for AI integration within office and industrial environments.
- Policy-making bodies like the European Commission and US Department of Labor are involved in drafting regulations for AI use in workplaces.
- Employee advocacy groups and unions, such as the TUC (UK), are vocal about AI's effects on job security and worker autonomy.
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💡 News facts:- On 2026-06-17, New Scientist published a review highlighting 'We Are Not Machines' as an exceptional analysis of how workplaces and individuals are reshaped by AI use.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, there may be resistance to widespread AI adoption due to concerns about job displacement and mental health impacts.
- Medium-term consequences include the need for upskilling initiatives and redefined management practices as AI-based tools become more prevalent.
- Companies failing to adapt their organizational culture may experience higher turnover and lower productivity.
- Regulatory intervention could standardize AI governance, influencing both compliance costs and workplace innovation.
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Culture
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Rembrandt van Rijn "Choose only one master—Nature..." Rembrandt van Rijn was a Dutch painter and etcher, widely considered one of the greatest visual artists in the history of art and the most important in Dutch art history. He lived during the Dutch Golden Age and is known for his portraits, self-portraits, and biblical scenes.... | John Milton "The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a Heaven of Hell, a Hell of Heaven..." John Milton was an English poet and intellectual who is best known for his epic poem 'Paradise Lost,' which explores the biblical story of the Fall of Man. Milton was also a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England and a staunch advocate for freedom of speech and expression.... |
Galileo Galilei "And yet it moves..." Galileo Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, and engineer, sometimes described as a polymath. He played a major role in the scientific revolution of the 17th century, pioneering the use of the telescope for astronomical observations and supporting the heliocentric model of the solar system.... | Oliver Cromwell "I beseech you, in the bowels of Christ, think it possible you may be mistaken..." Oliver Cromwell was an English military and political leader who played a central role in the English Civil War and later ruled as Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England, Scotland, and Ireland. His leadership marked a significant turning point in British history towards republicanism and parl... |
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NASA
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Github
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Trading tools |
Quantitative-Options-Trading 13 stars #220 Quantitative Options Trading... | quantitative-trading-project 13 stars #221 This project combines logistic regression, gradient boosting, and LSTMs to predict next-month returns.... |
MyQuantsFinance 13 stars #222 My Algorithmic trading bots and strategies for Quantitative and High-Frequency trading in FinTech... | quantitative-trading-platform 13 stars #223 量化交易策略分析平台 - 教育导向的量化交易学习工具... |
Sea Vessels |
voyage_tracker_sinatra_v2_0 0 stars #220 Sinatra app to track boats loaned to skippers at a sailing club... | SailboatTrackerApp 0 stars #221 Application that tracks predifined boats during the race based on official data.... |
boat_tracker 0 stars #222 Ganga Boat Tracker is a web application that helps users easily find route-wise ferry timings across the Ganga River. It is designed for students, working professionals, locals, an... | captains-log 0 stars #223 iOS PWA for tracking boat hours toward a captain's license — log trips, crew, routes, and locations... |
Air Vessels |
Air-Plane-Ticket-Management-System 1 stars #220 This Java-based seat reservation system was developed for a airlines to efficiently manage and track seat reservations. The system allows users to view seating availability, check ... | utah 1 stars #221 Autonomous homelab implementation — bluespeed control plane, Ignition configs, Justfile, Argo workflows. Tracks castrojo/bluespeed issues.... |
ariplane_seat_reservation_java 1 stars #222 This is a Java program to manage and track seat reservations of a private plane effectively.... | P4Heap 1 stars #223 The first approximate heap (called P4Heap) for switch data plane, which firstly track heavy flows on the data plane without recirculation or incurring error on combined sketches.... |
Imagery |
medical-image-augmentation 9 stars #220 The official implementation of Analyzing Data Augmentation for Medical Images: A Case Study in Ultrasound Images.... | sprinkles 9 stars #221 Image augmentation function - fast.ai... |
Survery-Image-Mixing-and-Deleting-for-Data-Augmentation 9 stars #222 | histogram-equalization 9 stars #223 Implement the Histogram Equalization from Ryan Allred Medium article: https://medium.com/@ryanallred/image-augmentation-for-deep-learning-using-keras-and-histogram-equalization-932... |
Video |
Awesome-Human-Video-Generation 243 stars #220 A work list of recent human video generation method. This repository focus on half/full body human video generation method, The Nerf, Gaussian splashing, Motion Pose, and talking h... | redesigned-pancake 238 stars #221 Skip to content github / docs Code Issues 80 Pull requests 35 Discussions Actions Projects 2 Security Insights Merge branch 'main' into 1862-Add-Travis-CI-migration-table 1862-Add... |
VideoTetris 237 stars #222 [NeurIPS 2024] VideoTetris: Towards Compositional Text-To-Video Generation... | ISDrama 237 stars #223 Dataset and evaluation code of ISDrama(ACM-MM 2025): Immersive Spatial Drama Generation through Multimodal Prompting... |