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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-07-01.
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Markets
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International - 07/01 |
+1.075% -4.8528% MoM | +0.5756% -0.8512% MoM | -0.0217% -1.178% MoM | +0.5602% -0.0506% MoM |
+0.5602% -0.0506% MoM | +0.2701% +3.3409% MoM | +1.824% +4.2692% MoM | -0.2513% -3.2887% MoM |
+0.2221% +0.1109% MoM | +0.7255% -4.0323% MoM | +1.481% +3.4083% MoM | -0.3784% -10.6112% MoM |
+0.0644% +0.3659% MoM | +0.427% +2.9173% MoM | +2.6657% +2.0579% MoM | -0.7119% -9.083% MoM |
-0.7375% -0.303% MoM | -2.7505% -9.7539% MoM | -0.296% -5.8351% MoM | -0.2406% -1.9706% MoM |
-0.938% 0% MoM | 0% -5.6109% MoM | +0.9197% -9.8776% MoM | -0.3553% -3.8375% MoM |
-0.1554% -6.4774% MoM |
Commodities - 07/01 |
-0.0543% -10.4265% MoM | +1.4996% -20.9842% MoM | -0.5977% -21.4465% MoM | -1.3957% -19.0258% MoM |
+0.6035% -2.0925% MoM | +0.151% -0.8373% MoM | +1.343% -5.5806% MoM | +2.5372% +1.5598% MoM |
+1.7001% -6.4246% MoM | +1.0087% -5.4912% MoM | -0.5236% -13.5338% MoM | +1.2547% -9.0719% MoM |
Favorites - 07/01 |
-0.683% -25.1834% MoM | +7.6776% +13.8749% MoM | +1.2074% -19.0003% MoM | +2.626% -10.8174% MoM |
-0.8189% -40.943% MoM | +9.7944% +17.5579% MoM | -0.7496% -8.7729% MoM | +0.4921% -23.4609% MoM |
+0.9109% -12.4098% MoM | +3.1987% -13.2763% MoM | +6.0052% +27.7143% MoM | -2.0825% -19.3022% MoM |
+7.2511% +35.7563% MoM | +2.7046% -5.5336% MoM | +0.3824% +6.1579% MoM |
Sectors - 07/01 |
+0.7787% -1.5517% MoM | -1.294% +7.3187% MoM | -0.2048% +4.2388% MoM | -1.9813% +1.7564% MoM |
+4.2989% +12.0347% MoM | +1.3758% +5.4413% MoM | -1.5169% +4.9614% MoM | -0.1727% +2.8277% MoM |
+0.1898% -0.1639% MoM | +4.1263% -6.4531% 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 Escalating Iran-U.S. Tensions on Global Oil Trade and Regional Diplomacy |
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🗺 Background:- Tensions between Iran and the U.S. have escalated since the U.S. reimposed sanctions on Iran's oil exports in 2018.
- Iran controls the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which about 21 million barrels of oil pass daily.
- Periodic military confrontations and political statements have increased volatility in the global oil market.
- Regional diplomacy has become strained, especially among Gulf states aligned with either the U.S. or Iran.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The U.S. Department of State, led by Secretary Antony Blinken, plays a central role in shaping current policy.
- Iranian political leadership, including President Ebrahim Raisi and the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, direct responses.
- Global oil companies such as ExxonMobil and Saudi Aramco are directly affected by disruptions in oil supply routes.
- OPEC institutions and Gulf Cooperation Council member nations are actively monitoring and responding to regional developments.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Volatility in crude oil prices may spike, with Brent crude potentially reaching $95/barrel if tensions persist through July 2026.
- Near-term: Increased military presence in the Persian Gulf could raise risks for commercial shipping and insurance premiums.
- Medium-term: Prolonged tensions may prompt Asian economies to diversify sources away from Middle Eastern oil.
- Medium-term: Diplomatic deadlock could weaken regional alliances, undermining U.S. influence and stability in the Gulf.
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The $1 Trillion AI Investment Surge: Comparing Historical Bubbles and Assessing Systemic Risks |
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🗺 Background:- Artificial intelligence investment has exceeded $1 trillion globally, driven by rapid advancements since OpenAI launched ChatGPT in November 2022.
- Previous speculative bubbles such as the dot-com crash (2000) and the U.S. housing bubble (2008) offer historical comparison points for rapid capital influx and risk buildup.
- AI infrastructure spending is being led by Big Tech firms in partnership with chip manufacturers like Nvidia and AMD since 2023.
- Regulatory bodies are increasingly concerned about systemic risk similar to past financial bubbles as ever-larger sums concentrate in AI-related assets.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key companies include Nvidia, Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and OpenAI as central players in the 2024 AI investment climate.
- Institutional investors such as BlackRock, Vanguard Group, and SoftBank are driving large-scale capital flows into AI startups.
- The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the European Commission have recently highlighted AI investment risks in financial industry briefings.
- Public figures like Jensen Huang (Nvidia CEO), Sam Altman (OpenAI CEO), and Elon Musk (xAI founder) are prominent influencers in the AI investment surge.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term effects may include excessive market volatility and overvaluation of leading AI firms, similar to the dot-com bubble in 2000.
- Systemic risks could emerge for financial institutions and pension funds that are overexposed to AI-linked equities, especially if valuations rapidly contract.
- Increased regulatory scrutiny and potential intervention are likely, as both U.S. and EU authorities seek to mitigate risks to the broader financial system.
- A sharp correction in AI-related equities could delay technological adoption and disrupt R&D spending if capital flows rapidly reverse.
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Ukraine’s Long-Range Drone Campaign: Effects on Russian Fuel Supply Chains and Domestic Economy |
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🗺 Background:- Ukraine has increased its use of long-range drones targeting Russian oil refineries and fuel infrastructure since early 2024.
- These drone attacks aim to disrupt Russia’s fuel supply chains, which are critical for both military logistics and domestic consumption.
- Many of the Ukrainian drones are domestically developed, extending their operational range over 1,000 kilometers.
- Russian fuel distribution networks have experienced notable interruptions due to targeted strikes on processing plants and depots.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The Ukrainian Armed Forces and Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) coordinate and conduct drone strikes into Russian territory.
- Major Russian oil companies affected include Rosneft, Lukoil, and Gazprom Neft.
- Russian government agencies, such as the Ministry of Energy and FSB, are involved in response and mitigation efforts.
- The general Russian populace and domestic industries, such as transport and logistics, are directly impacted by potential fuel shortages.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near-term, fuel shortages and price spikes could occur in affected Russian regions, putting pressure on logistics and supply chains.
- Russia may need to divert military and economic resources to defend critical infrastructure, potentially weakening operations elsewhere.
- Medium-term, sustained Ukrainian drone pressure may force Russia to reconfigure its refinery networks and export routes, leading to inefficiencies and higher costs.
- Global fuel markets could experience temporary shocks if Russian export reductions continue, affecting European and Asian importers.
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Transformation of Media Giants: Strategic Motivations and Market Implications of Comcast Splitting NBCUniversal and Sky |
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🗺 Background:- Comcast has announced plans to split NBCUniversal and Sky amid shifting global media markets.
- NBCUniversal is a major U.S. media conglomerate with assets in television, film, and streaming.
- Sky operates as one of Europe’s largest pay-tv and broadband providers since Comcast’s acquisition in 2018.
- The strategic move comes as both companies face rising competition and evolving consumer behaviors.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Comcast Corporation is the parent company orchestrating the split, chaired by Brian L. Roberts.
- NBCUniversal, led by CEO Jeff Shell, controls properties including Peacock, Universal Pictures, and NBC News.
- Sky Group is managed by CEO Dana Strong, serving millions of customers across the UK, Italy, and Germany.
- Key institutional stakeholders include regulators such as the FCC and the European Commission.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, the split could accelerate operational efficiency as each company pursues market-specific strategies.
- Medium-term implications may include targeted M&A activity, with NBCUniversal focusing on U.S. streaming growth and Sky seeking European expansion.
- Regulatory scrutiny could delay the separation, impacting capital allocation and strategic flexibility.
- The competitive landscape may shift, prompting rivals such as Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery to reassess their global strategies.
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Federal Reserve Policy Challenges: The Influence of Inflation Pressures and Political Demands Post-Supreme Court Rulings |
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🗺 Background:- The Federal Reserve faces renewed scrutiny as inflation remains above its 2% target, with core consumer prices rising 3.5% year-over-year in May 2024.
- Recent Supreme Court rulings have altered the balance of regulatory authority, intensifying the debate over monetary and fiscal policy autonomy.
- Political actors are exerting fresh pressure on the Fed amid election-year dynamics, complicating its efforts to maintain inflation control and independence.
- The Fed last raised rates in July 2023 to a target range of 5.25% to 5.50%, and markets expect policy adjustments amid legal and economic uncertainty.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is central to decision-making on rate policy and public communications.
- The Biden administration and Congress are pushing for both inflation relief and regulatory clarity post-Supreme Court decisions.
- Major banks like JPMorgan Chase and Goldman Sachs are closely monitoring policy signals for risk management.
- The Supreme Court's rulings have reshaped expectations for the Fed’s regulatory powers and its relationship with executive agencies.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: The Fed may delay rate cuts or introduce new forward guidance to navigate heightened inflation expectations and political demands.
- Medium-term: Supreme Court rulings could enable greater congressional intervention in monetary policy, possibly reducing Fed autonomy and affecting financial stability.
- Political friction may lead to more volatile financial markets as competing demands prompt unpredictable policy shifts.
- Uncertainty surrounding regulatory powers could increase risk aversion among institutional investors and banks.
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Science News
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Impact of US Government Quantum Computing Initiative on National Security and Industry Acceleration |
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🗺 Background:- The US Government launched the National Quantum Initiative Act in December 2018 to accelerate quantum research and industrial adoption.
- Quantum computing leverages principles of quantum physics, with potential applications in cryptography, simulation, and optimization.
- National security agencies have prioritized quantum-resistant encryption due to quantum computers' ability to break traditional cryptographic schemes.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The Department of Energy, National Science Foundation, and National Institute of Standards and Technology are lead implementing institutions.
- Major technology companies involved include IBM, Google, and Honeywell.
- Legislators like Senator John Thune and Representatives Eddie Bernice Johnson have sponsored quantum computing bills.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, critical infrastructure may adopt quantum-resistant encryption standards, improving national cybersecurity.
- Medium-term, industry acceleration could yield commercial quantum processors by 2027, impacting logistics, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors.
- International competition in quantum computing may intensify, leading to strategic technology alliances and export controls.
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Hiring Trends at High-Intensity AI-Adopting Companies: Understanding Growth in Entry-Level Positions |
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🗺 Background:- Hiring trends in AI-adopting companies are being closely monitored due to rapid increases in automation and workforce reshaping since 2023.
- Entry-level positions at high-intensity AI firms are experiencing fluctuating growth rates as organizations prioritize skills in data science and machine learning.
- Recent government reports highlight that entry-level job postings in AI-centric companies surged by 18% between Q1 and Q2 of 2024.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include companies such as OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Microsoft, which lead high-intensity AI adoption.
- Lydia Eke, Human Capital Lead at OpenAI, and Ravi Sethi, Chief Recruitment Officer at Google DeepMind, are prominent influencers in AI hiring decisions.
- The US Department of Labor and Stanford HAI (Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence) regularly analyze shifts in entry-level opportunities in AI-driven workplaces.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, college graduates with AI-related skills may experience increased employability and higher average salaries as demand for entry-level talent climbs.
- Medium-term, traditional entry-level roles in non-AI domains may contract, as AI companies increasingly substitute automation for routine functions.
- Some universities could rapidly update curricula to align with current AI hiring trends, accelerating tech talent pipeline development.
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Technical and Economic Challenges of Retrofitting Tesla FSD 14 Features onto HW3 Cars |
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🗺 Background:- Tesla Full Self-Driving (FSD) version 14 was released in June 2024 and includes substantial AI-driven software upgrades.
- Tesla HW3 vehicles, produced between mid-2019 and early 2023, utilize legacy cameras and processing hardware which differ technically from HW4.
- Retrofitting HW3 cars to support FSD 14 features requires both hardware upgrades (new cameras, potentially processors) and software adaptation.
- Tesla has not announced an official, comprehensive retrofit program for HW3 vehicles as of mid-2024.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla, is publicly advocating self-driving technology and regularly comments on upgrade plans.
- Tesla, Inc. is the manufacturer of both HW3 and HW4 vehicles and the developer of FSD software.
- Tesla owners and investors are primary stakeholders, with concerns about upgrade costs and FSD capability parity.
- Regulatory agencies in the U.S. and abroad monitor automotive AI safety and may affect retrofit rollout.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, HW3 owners may experience frustration and potential legal action due to feature disparities between hardware versions.
- Tesla could face regulatory scrutiny if FSD capability gaps persist or promised upgrades are not delivered.
- Medium-term, Tesla may see increased customer churn or reduced loyalty unless retrofit solutions are announced.
- Tesla's reputation for technical innovation might suffer if retrofit challenges are not addressed promptly.
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Regulatory Obstacles Facing Renewable Energy Expansion in the United States under the Trump Administration |
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🗺 Background:- The Trump administration rolled back several Obama-era climate and clean energy regulations between 2017 and 2020.
- Federal permitting for large-scale renewable energy projects faced delays due to changes in environmental review requirements.
- FERC, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, modified rules in 2019 affecting solar and wind participation in wholesale markets.
- State-level renewable portfolio standards continued to drive demand despite federal policy reversals.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include the U.S. Department of Energy, FERC, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
- Major companies impacted include NextEra Energy, Duke Energy, and Tesla.
- Renewable industry advocacy groups such as the American Council on Renewable Energy and SEIA are active policy participants.
- State governments of California, New York, and Texas play critical roles in renewable expansion.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term regulatory obstacles could slow deployment of new wind and solar installations through 2027.
- Medium-term uncertainty may reduce investor confidence, potentially lowering renewable energy investment growth by 10-15%.
- State-led initiatives may partially offset federal delays, but national grid integration challenges could persist.
- Continued legal and administrative disputes could impact large-scale clean energy infrastructure timelines.
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Business Model Evolution in the Post-Launch Space Industry: The Case Study of Impulse Space's Mobility-as-a-Service |
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🗺 Background:- Impulse Space was founded in 2021 by Tom Mueller to provide orbital transportation services for the satellite industry.
- Mobility-as-a-Service in the space sector refers to offering flexible satellite maneuvering solutions post-launch, facilitating changes in orbit for payloads.
- Traditional space business models involved upfront sales; Impulse Space aims to enable ongoing revenue streams through service-based offerings.
- Recent market shifts are driven by a surge in small satellite launches and demand for dynamic orbital repositioning.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Tom Mueller, former SpaceX propulsion engineer, is the CEO of Impulse Space.
- Impulse Space partners with launch providers such as SpaceX for deployment of its orbital transfer vehicles.
- Commercial satellite operators, NASA, and Defense Department projects are primary clients interested in post-launch mobility.
- Space industry organizations tracking the evolution include SpaceNews, Parabolic Arc, and TechCrunch.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, Impulse Space's service model could create new revenue opportunities for satellite companies and disrupt traditional spacecraft sale models.
- Medium-term, success in Mobility-as-a-Service may accelerate adoption of orbital repositioning for commercial and government satellites.
- Competition may increase among propulsion startups, pushing innovation in space mobility technologies.
- Market standardization of service contracts could lead to more predictable pricing and capacity planning for satellite operators.
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Culture
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No famous painter from 9th century Europe "N/A..." The 9th century in Europe was part of the early Middle Ages, a period with limited surviving examples of individual painters or their works. Artistic activity was largely centered around illuminated manuscripts and religious iconography rather than named painters.... | Alcuin of York "Let knowledge grow from more to more, but more of reverence in us dwell..." Alcuin of York (c. 735–804) was an English scholar, clergyman, poet, and teacher who greatly influenced the Carolingian Renaissance under Charlemagne. He was a leading intellectual of the early medieval period and contributed to education and religious writing.... |
None recognized as scientist in 9th century Europe "N/A..." The concept of a 'scientist' as understood today did not exist in 9th century Europe, and scientific knowledge was generally preserved and developed by monks and scholars within monastic schools. Most advancements were in theology, philosophy, and rudimentary natural philosophy.... | Charlemagne "To have another language is to possess a second soul..." Charlemagne (c. 742–814), also known as Charles the Great, was King of the Franks and Lombards and Emperor of the Carolingian Empire. He united much of Western Europe during the early Middle Ages and laid the foundations for modern France and Germany.... |
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NASA
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Github
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Trading tools |
sunday-quant-scientist 1776 stars #20 A Free Newsletter for Quantitative and Algorithmic Trading, Portfolio Analysis, and Investing... | akquant 1657 stars #21 AKQuant is a high-performance quantitative research and trading framework built on Rust and Python! 开源量化回测框架... |
Introduction-to-Quantitative-Finance 1521 stars #22 入门资料整理：1.多因子股票量化框架开源教程 2.学界和业界的经典资料收录 3.AI + 金融的相关工作，包括LLM, Agent, benchmark(evaluation), etc.... | Personae 1407 stars #23 📈 Personae is a repo of implements and environment of Deep Reinforcement Learning & Supervised Learning for Quantitative Trading.... |
Sea Vessels |
boatCamViewer 3 stars #20 Viewer for boatcam with horizontdetection / correction and trackers... | AtlasProximity 3 stars #21 The Atlas Discord Bot (ADB) is an automated way to track players, alert when boats enter your coordinate and much more for the WildCard game Atlas.... |
IceBoatRacingModpack 3 stars #22 Ice Boat Racing modpack issue tracker and configuration repository!... | Skipper 3 stars #23 Skipper boating app for mariners... |
Air Vessels |
LiveTraffic 136 stars #20 LiveTraffic is an X-Plane multiplayer plugin, which fills your sky with live air traffic based on public flight tracking data.... | hms-AREngine-demo 113 stars #21 Huawei AREngine kit sample code demonstrates how to use Huawei AR functions, including motion tracking, plane detection, face recognition and gesture recognition, etc.... |
plane-kafka 101 stars #22 Software define radio plane tracking into KSQL Kafka queries... | PassiveRadar 92 stars #23 It is a radar program for rtl-sdr using ambiguity function to track flying planes... |
Imagery |
Automold--Road-Augmentation-Library 643 stars #20 This library augments road images to introduce various real world scenarios that pose challenges for training neural networks of Autonomous vehicles. Automold is created to train C... | Text-Image-Augmentation 493 stars #21 Geometric Augmentation for Text Image... |
image_augmentor 457 stars #22 Data augmentation tool for images... | brainstorm 404 stars #23 Implementation of "Data augmentation using learned transforms for one-shot medical image segmentation"... |
Video |
InfiniteTalk 7262 stars #20 Unlimited-length talking video generation that supports image-to-video and video-to-video generation... | autoclip 5902 stars #21 AutoClip : AI-powered video clipping and highlight generation · 一款智能高光提取与剪辑的二创工具... |
FunClip 5873 stars #22 FunASR-powered video transcription, subtitle generation, and LLM-assisted clipping tool with a local Gradio UI.... | Awesome-Video-Diffusion 5709 stars #23 A curated list of recent diffusion models for video generation, editing, and various other applications.... |