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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-06-29.
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Markets
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International - 06/29 |
+0.7384% -5.8648% MoM | +0.7809% -1.4186% MoM | +0.8523% -1.1566% MoM | +0.4776% -0.6074% MoM |
+0.4776% -0.6074% MoM | +0.9373% +3.0625% MoM | +2.7365% +2.4014% MoM | +0.683% -3.0451% MoM |
+0.2598% -0.1109% MoM | +1.1621% -4.7235% MoM | +0.3062% +1.8991% MoM | +0.3799% -10.2716% MoM |
+0.4418% +0.3013% MoM | -0.7667% +2.4797% MoM | +2.8986% -0.592% MoM | -0.0948% -8.4311% MoM |
+0.5732% +0.4377% MoM | -1.3566% -7.2015% MoM | +0.4459% -5.5556% MoM | -1.0582% -1.7341% MoM |
-0.2599% +0.9469% MoM | -0.277% -5.6109% MoM | +1.4934% -10.6988% MoM | +1.7803% -3.4947% MoM |
-0.0776% -6.3319% MoM |
Commodities - 06/29 |
-1.3516% -10.3779% MoM | -1.1261% -22.1516% MoM | +1.5169% -20.9742% MoM | -2.979% -17.8797% MoM |
-1.0821% -2.6799% MoM | +0.0907% -0.9868% MoM | -0.2679% -6.8318% MoM | -3.7068% -0.9532% MoM |
-2.3132% -7.9888% MoM | -1.6238% -6.435% MoM | +0.78% -13.0787% MoM | +1.8175% -10.1986% MoM |
Favorites - 06/29 |
+1.8251% -24.6688% MoM | +3.4338% +5.7554% MoM | -1.1797% -19.9666% MoM | +1.2673% -13.0995% MoM |
-0.5184% -40.4554% MoM | +9.8466% +7.071% MoM | +3.2017% -8.0839% MoM | +0.7383% -23.8357% MoM |
-0.5514% -13.2004% MoM | +2.7852% -15.9643% MoM | +2.6496% +20.4793% MoM | -0.3538% -17.5859% MoM |
+4.1159% +26.578% MoM | -0.7189% -8.0213% MoM | -1.272% +5.7535% MoM |
Sectors - 06/29 |
+1.6475% -2.3123% MoM | +0.2495% +8.7256% MoM | +0.28% +4.4527% MoM | -0.7073% +3.8133% MoM |
+4.1377% +7.417% MoM | +0.9925% +4.0103% MoM | -0.0087% +6.5781% MoM | -0.0776% +3.0055% MoM |
-0.2146% -0.353% MoM | +2.5958% -10.1602% MoM |
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Gainers
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| Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc. Class A Ordinary Shares +249.5% Universe Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company specializing in the manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution of traditional Chinese medicine derivatives products t... |
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Losers
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Farmmi, Inc. Class A Ordinary Shares -77.9% Farmmi Inc is an investment holding company. Through its subsidiaries, it acts as a supplier of agricultural products. It is an agricultural technology enterprise focused on its su... | Bluejay Diagnostics, Inc. Common Stock -52.9% Bluejay Diagnostics Inc is a medical diagnostics company focused on improving patient outcomes using its Symphony System, a cost-effective, rapid, near-patient testing system for s... |
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Business
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Global streaming access challenges for major sports tournaments in 2026 |
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🗺 Background:- Global streaming platforms such as Netflix, Amazon Prime, and DAZN have increasingly acquired rights to broadcast major sports tournaments since 2022.
- In 2026, events like the FIFA World Cup, Summer Olympics, and ICC Cricket World Cup are facing regulatory and technical hurdles for global streaming accessibility.
- Geo-blocking, licensing fees, and differing national media laws challenge universal access, affecting viewers in regions like Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe.
- The rapid rise in paid digital sports subscription models since 2024 has created disparities in access, especially during peak global sporting events.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Major stakeholders include streaming companies such as Netflix, Amazon, Disney+, DAZN, and YouTube TV.
- Sports organizations like FIFA, IOC (International Olympic Committee), and ICC (International Cricket Council) control broadcast rights for global tournaments.
- Government regulators and national broadcasting authorities set legal frameworks for media access in countries like the U.S., EU member states, and India.
- Top executives—such as Reed Hastings (Netflix), Mark Hughes (DAZN), and Thomas Bach (IOC)—play pivotal roles in negotiations and policy decisions.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Viewers in some regions may experience blackout or reduced access to live sports due to unresolved licensing and geo-blocking.
- Near-term: Illegal streaming and piracy could surge as fans seek alternatives to restricted access, impacting official revenue streams.
- Medium-term: Sports organizations could renegotiate contracts or develop exclusive regional partnerships to bypass global streaming challenges.
- Medium-term: National governments might enhance regulations or impose sanctions, pressuring platforms and sports bodies to comply with local access mandates.
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Impact of health-focused snacks on consumer preferences and retail trends |
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🗺 Background:- Health-focused snacks are designed to meet consumer demand for nutritious, low-calorie, or functional food options.
- Retailers have seen increased shelf space dedicated to healthy snack brands since 2022.
- Major food manufacturers are investing in research and development for snacks containing added protein, fiber, and plant-based ingredients.
- Global sales of health-focused snacks surpassed $50 billion in 2023, reflecting sustained market growth.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Companies such as PepsiCo, Nestlé, and KIND Snacks are leading in product innovation for health-focused snacks.
- Retail chains including Walmart and Whole Foods are actively expanding their offerings of healthier snack options.
- Consumer advocacy groups and nutritionists influence labeling standards and public awareness.
- Institutions like the International Food Information Council provide research and recommendations on snack trends.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, retailers may reduce shelf space for traditional snacks as demand shifts to health-focused products.
- Medium-term, increased competition can drive product innovation and price adjustments among major snack manufacturers.
- There is potential for regulatory changes regarding nutrition labeling standards as public demand rises.
- Marketing strategies will likely shift towards transparency and scientific validation to capture health-conscious consumers.
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Investment strategies of healthcare growth equity firms in emerging automation technologies |
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🗺 Background:- Healthcare growth equity firms are increasingly focusing investments on automation technologies to improve clinical efficiency and operational scalability.
- Emerging automation solutions in healthcare include AI-driven diagnostics, robotic surgery systems, and automated patient flow management.
- Investment in automation technologies saw a 30% increase in healthcare VC deals between 2023 and 2024, reflecting rising market demand.
- Growth equity strategies often emphasize partnerships with technology companies to accelerate adoption within hospitals and clinics.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include growth equity firms such as General Atlantic, Summit Partners, and Insight Partners.
- Prominent companies invested in this domain include Olive AI, UiPath Healthcare, and Siemens Healthineers.
- Major medical institutions piloting automation technology deployments include Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.
- Senior executives like Bill Smith (CEO of Olive AI) and Scott Shleifer (Partner at Tiger Global) are influential decision-makers.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences may include accelerated implementation of automation solutions in major hospital networks, reducing operational costs by up to 20%.
- Medium-term effects could involve increased competition among technology providers as equity-backed firms scale their offerings.
- Patient care quality could improve due to faster diagnostics and reduced administrative burdens.
- Automation adoption may create new workforce training demands and enable data-driven performance optimization across healthcare services.
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Regulatory shifts and design innovations in autonomous vehicle policy under the Trump administration |
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🗺 Background:- The Trump administration undertook regulatory reforms affecting autonomous vehicle (AV) policy beginning in 2017.
- Key changes included relaxing federal guidelines to encourage faster AV deployment and testing.
- Legislation such as the SELF DRIVE Act aimed to harmonize national standards for AVs.
- The administration prioritized industry-led innovation over prescriptive government regulation.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Major automakers, including General Motors and Ford, lobbied for greater flexibility in AV testing.
- The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) was the principal federal regulator for AV safety standards.
- Technology firms like Waymo and Uber played prominent roles in both policy formation and AV innovation.
- Policy decisions were influenced by trade associations such as the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Relaxed regulations may result in faster commercial deployment of AVs in urban areas within the next year.
- Reduced federal oversight could lead to inconsistencies in local safety standards and increased legal disputes.
- Industry-driven policy shifts may accelerate innovation but could also heighten public concerns over accident liability.
- Medium-term, harmonization gaps may hinder interstate operations of AV fleets.
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Political and economic implications of delaying the signing of landmark housing reform in the US |
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🗺 Background:- The US landmark housing reform aims to address shortages and affordability, with provisions expected to impact millions of renters and homeowners.
- The reform bill was scheduled for signature in late June 2026, following lengthy negotiations in Congress.
- Delays in signing are reportedly tied to political disagreements on funding allocations for low-income housing.
- Recent market trends show rising rents and home prices, intensifying calls for legislative action.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- President Joe Biden and Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge are principal government figures involved in the bill.
- The National Association of Realtors and major housing advocacy groups like Habitat for Humanity are actively lobbying.
- Large real estate firms such as Blackstone Group and mortgage lenders including Wells Fargo have expressed positions.
- Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Mike Johnson lead congressional negotiation teams.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Delay may cause upcoming federal housing grants to be postponed, affecting 250,000 low-income families by July 2026.
- Medium-term: Prolonged uncertainty could drive mortgage rates higher and further destabilize real estate markets in cities like New York and San Francisco.
- Near-term: Local governments may enact emergency measures, such as moratoriums on evictions, to mitigate social unrest.
- Medium-term: Political fallout may undermine bipartisan support for future housing initiatives and complicate legislative negotiations.
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Science News
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Government intervention in AI model releases: detailed analysis of the Trump administration's recent actions regarding OpenAI GPT 5.6 |
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🗺 Background:- The Trump administration has prioritized AI regulation, citing national security and market stability concerns since early 2026.
- OpenAI's release of GPT 5.6 has sparked debates about government oversight on advanced language models.
- Precedent for government intervention in AI includes actions taken by both US and EU regulatory bodies since 2023.
- The legal framework for reviewing AI models was expanded by the US Department of Commerce in April 2026.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Donald Trump, as president, directed federal agencies to evaluate GPT 5.6 before public release.
- OpenAI, led by CEO Sam Altman, is the primary corporate entity responsible for GPT 5.6.
- The US Department of Commerce and the National Security Agency are directly involved in the AI review process.
- Microsoft, as a major investor in OpenAI, has advocated for balanced regulation.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, OpenAI may face operational delays and heightened oversight from federal agencies.
- Medium-term, U.S. regulatory precedent could influence global tech policy and competitive AI innovation.
- Major AI investors such as Microsoft may alter investment strategies based on regulatory outcomes.
- Broader public access to advanced language models could be curtailed if security concerns dominate policy decisions.
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Technical and operational milestones of SpaceX Starship 40: static fire procedures and engine igniter test results |
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🗺 Background:- SpaceX Starship is the world's largest and most powerful fully reusable launch vehicle, critical for missions to the Moon and beyond.
- Static fire tests are essential pre-launch milestones, involving the ignition of Starship's Raptor engines while the vehicle is anchored.
- Engine igniter tests precede static fires to validate safe, reliable ignition sequences.
- Ship 40 is the latest Starship upper stage in the 'Block 3' line, targeting its first flight as part of Starship Flight 13.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- SpaceX, founded by Elon Musk, is the owner-operator and lead developer of the Starship program.
- Starship Flight 13 is closely watched by NASA due to its relevance for Artemis Moon missions.
- Key engineering and testing teams at SpaceX Starbase (Boca Chica, Texas) operate test and ground support systems.
- Raptor engines are designed and manufactured in-house by SpaceX for Starship and Super Heavy booster stages.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Ship 40’s static fire readiness accelerates preparations for Starship Flight 13, potentially scheduled for July 2026.
- Near-term: Successful Raptor 3 testing improves confidence in Block 3 Starship reliability.
- Medium-term: Progress on Starship Block 3 increases momentum toward operational lunar missions under NASA's Artemis program.
- Medium-term: Repeated successful static fires reduce technical risk for Starship’s in-orbit refueling, a prerequisite for deep space missions.
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Impact of increased playback speeds on YouTube Shorts: assessing user engagement and content creation trends |
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🗺 Background:- YouTube Shorts introduced variable playback speeds as part of its global rollout in 2021 to enhance user control over short-form video content.
- By early 2023, YouTube reported over 50 billion daily views on Shorts, highlighting rapid user adoption and shifting viewing habits.
- Playback speed options allow users to consume more content in less time, potentially influencing content length and production strategies.
- Short-form platforms like TikTok and Instagram Reels have also added playback speed controls, increasing competition in the market.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- YouTube LLC (a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.) is the platform provider and sets the technical features for Shorts.
- Global content creators, especially influencers and brands, are directly impacted by changes in engagement and discovery algorithms tied to playback speed.
- Advertisers and partners monitor view duration and engagement metrics, adjusting campaigns based on platform changes.
- Competitors include TikTok (owned by ByteDance) and Instagram Reels (owned by Meta Platforms, Inc.), both watching and adapting to YouTube's feature updates.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, creators may focus more on visually dense content, optimizing for rapid consumption and increased view counts.
- Brands could shift advertising strategies to shorter, more impactful spots to fit higher playback speeds and new viewer behaviors.
- Medium-term, platforms may adjust recommendation algorithms to account for playback speed, affecting video ranking and discovery.
- Over time, viewer attention spans and creative trends might evolve, with possible broader implications for education and news media content on short-form video platforms.
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The climatological and meteorological origins of Europe's record-breaking heatwave and humidity in 2026 |
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🗺 Background:- Europe's 2026 heatwave was driven by a persistent high-pressure ridge (Omega block) that settled across Western and Central Europe from late May and intensified through June.
- On June 22, 2026, the European continent registered an average temperature of 24°C, which is 4.1°C above the 1961–1990 historical norm—a dramatic anomaly and a record for the region.
- In southwestern France, Bordeaux recorded 41.9°C and Paris set an all-time June record of 40.9°C, both above previous summer maxima.
- Human-induced climate change, combined with depleted soil moisture from preceding anomalies and marine heatwaves, greatly amplified the event's severity.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and national meteorological agencies like Météo-France and Germany's DWD led monitoring and response.
- European governments—including France, Germany, Italy, and Spain—activated heat-health emergency protocols, with France convening national crisis talks on June 20, 2026.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) and European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) issued public health alerts and mobilized coordination.
- Local infrastructures—such as hospitals, transportation networks, and emergency agencies—were critical in frontline responses and resource mobilization.
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💡 News facts:- On June 24, 2026, France recorded its hottest day on record nationally, with an average temperature of 30°C, and authorities issued top-level red alerts for 58 departments covering most of the country (https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167808, published June 25, 2026).
- A rapid attribution analysis by World Weather Attribution concluded the 2026 June heatwave would have been 'virtually impossible' in 1976 without human-caused climate change (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_European_heatwaves, published late June 2026).
- Germany and Switzerland's weather services issued widespread red alerts, while the UK registered a new provisional June maximum of 36.1°C at Gosport on June 24 (https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/06/1167808, published June 25, 2026).
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➡ Potential consequences:- Immediate consequences include over 1,300 excess deaths across Europe since June 21, with strained public health, transportation, and energy systems.
- Agriculture faces major risks, including crop failures and livestock stress due to prolonged drought, heat, and depleted soil moisture.
- Medium-term risks include economic losses from heat-induced infrastructure damage, reduced productivity, and heightened energy demand.
- Heightened likelihood of additional extreme weather, including droughts and wildfires, especially if high-severity patterns persist through the summer.
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Culture
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Behzad (Kamal ud-Din Behzad) "The heart is the source of all art and beauty..." Kamal ud-Din Behzad was a Persian painter and head of the royal ateliers in Herat and Tabriz during the late 15th and early 16th centuries, but his artistic style and legacy are rooted in the traditions that developed in the 14th century Middle East. He is renowned for his detailed miniature paintin... | Hafez "I have learned so much from God that I can no longer call myself a Christian, a Hindu, a Muslim, a Buddhist, a Jew..." Hafez was a 14th-century Persian lyric poet whose works of lyrical poetry, especially ghazals, have influenced Persian literature and Sufism deeply. His poetry is known for its beauty, depth, and mysticism, often exploring themes of love, spirituality, and protest against religious hypocrisy.... |
Ibn al-Nafis "The heart is not a single chamber but a complex organ with chambers connected by passages..." Ibn al-Nafis was a 13th-14th century Arab physician and anatomist who is most famous for describing the pulmonary circulation of the blood, challenging the prevailing Galenic theories. His works laid important groundwork for later advances in medicine and physiology.... | Tamerlane (Timur) "When I fall asleep, I will see the world I created in my dreams..." Tamerlane was a Turco-Mongol conqueror and the founder of the Timurid Empire in the late 14th century Middle East and Central Asia. Known for his military genius and ruthless campaigns, he established a vast empire and patronized arts and architecture.... |
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NASA
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Github
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Trading tools |
StockSharp 10217 stars #0 Algorithmic trading and quantitative trading open source platform to develop trading robots (stock markets, forex, crypto, bitcoins, and options).... | quant-trading 10214 stars #1 Python quantitative trading strategies including VIX Calculator, Pattern Recognition, Commodity Trading Advisor, Monte Carlo, Options Straddle, Shooting Star, London Breakout, Heik... |
QuantDinger 8998 stars #2 AI quantitative trading platform for crypto, stocks, and forex with backtesting, live trading, market data, and multi-agent research.vibe-trading ,trading-agents,ai-trader,ai-tradi... | strategies 5290 stars #3 quantitative trading with Javascript, Python, C++, PineScript, Blockly, MyLanguage(麦语言)... |
Sea Vessels |
Comp_Sci_Sem_2 185 stars #0 According to all known laws of aviation, there is no way that a bee should be able to fly. Its wings are too small to get its fat little body off the ground. The bee, of course, fl... | GPS_Tracker_Server 65 stars #1 GPS tracker server and Google Maps client for TK102/ TK103 GPS trackers... |
wew 29 stars #2 #EXTM3U ########################################### INDONESIA CHANNEL ################################################## #EXTINF:-1 tvg-logo="https://i.imgur.com/L2LS8iY.png" grou... | boat-cli 17 stars #3 ⛵ Basic Opinionated Activity Tracker, a command line interface inspired by bartib. ... |
Air Vessels |
Shadowbroker 9465 stars #0 Open-source intelligence for the global theater. Track everything from the corporate/private jets of the wealthy, and spy satellites, to seismic events in one unified interface. Ho... | 1 482 stars #1 無許諾配信 企業理念剽窃 動物の森収益化 大神ミオ権利者削除 戌神権利侵害発言 常闇トワ炎上 夜空メルストーカー被害 建築王サポーター放置 赤十字マーク 魔乃アロエ卒業 一つの中國支持声明 大空昴3Dライブ 無限延期清掃員職業差別 日清コラボ楽曲 musedash非公開 rog案件取り消し 壁画ライブ 丁真 Ding Zhen 郑爽 Zheng Shuang... |
studio 381 stars #2 Open-source control plane for your AI agents. Connect tools, hire agents, track every token and dollar... | arkit-occlusion 344 stars #3 A demonstration of vertical planes "tracking" and occlusions with ARKit+Scenekit... |
Imagery |
albumentations 15318 stars #0 Fast and flexible image augmentation library. Paper about the library: https://www.mdpi.com/2078-2489/11/2/125... | imgaug 14739 stars #1 Image augmentation for machine learning experiments.... |
sketch-code 5142 stars #2 Keras model to generate HTML code from hand-drawn website mockups. Implements an image captioning architecture to drawn source images.... | Augmentor 5137 stars #3 Image augmentation library in Python for machine learning.... |
Video |
diffusers 33954 stars #0 🤗 Diffusers: State-of-the-art diffusion models for image, video, and audio generation in PyTorch.... | Open-Generative-AI 21785 stars #1 Unrestricted Open-source alternative to AI video platforms — Free AI image & video generation studio with 200+ models (Flux, Midjourney, Kling, Sora, Veo). No content filters. Self... |
Duix-Avatar 13780 stars #2 🚀 Truly open-source AI avatar(digital human) toolkit for offline video generation and digital human cloning.... | CogVideo 12834 stars #3 text and image to video generation: CogVideoX (2024) and CogVideo (ICLR 2023)... |