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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-07-10.
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Markets
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International - 07/09 |
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Commodities - 07/09 |
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Favorites - 07/09 |
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Sectors - 07/09 |
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-0.6306% +3.1976% MoM | +2.8182% -5.9694% MoM |
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Gainers
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Julong Holding Limited Class A Ordinary Shares +586.3% Julong Holding Ltd is a provider of intelligent integrated solutions to public utilities, commercial properties, and multifamily residential properties operating at scale in China.... | Celularity Inc. Warrant +361.9% Celularity Inc is a regenerative and cellular medicine company focused on developing placental-derived allogeneic cell therapies and biomaterial products for the treatment of degen... |
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Losers
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| Aimei Health Technology Co., Ltd Right -56.3% ... |
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Business
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Impacts of US-Iran Conflict on Gulf States and Global Oil Markets |
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🗺 Background:- On July 8, 2026, the U.S. military launched attacks on Iran following Tehran's missile strikes on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The Gulf states, particularly Kuwait and Bahrain, have faced incoming missiles amid rising regional tensions.
- As part of the escalation, the United States revoked Iran's ability to openly sell crude oil, impacting global markets.
- The Strait of Hormuz remains a critical chokepoint for international energy transit, making the conflict directly relevant to global oil flows.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The U.S. government and military are principal actors in direct military action and policy shifts.
- Iran's government and military forces are driving regional retaliation and attempting to sustain oil exports.
- OPEC+, led by Saudi Arabia, is responding by adjusting oil production to stabilize supply and prices.
- Major Gulf states including Kuwait and Bahrain face increased missile threats and energy infrastructure risks.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term regional instability is likely, as missile threats to Kuwait and Bahrain may create operational risks for oil infrastructure and logistics.
- Medium-term, OPEC+ output increases risk a global oil glut, potentially depressing prices and straining national budgets in Gulf states.
- Restrictions on Iranian oil exports will tighten supply, but recovery flows and OPEC+ adjustments may offset shocks.
- Continued volatility in oil prices could have broad implications for energy markets, equity indices, and fiscal planning in both Gulf and importing nations.
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Strategic Shifts in Military Technology: Drones and Air Defense in the Russia-Ukraine War |
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🗺 Background:- The Russia-Ukraine war has accelerated development and deployment of drones and advanced air defense systems since its escalation in February 2022.
- Both Ukraine and Russia have used drones for reconnaissance, attacks, and long-range strikes, reshaping battlefield tactics.
- NATO has responded to the lessons from Ukraine by investing billions in counter-drone capabilities and training.
- Ballistic missile attacks and air defense shortages have led to calls for more advanced interceptor systems.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- NATO member states are increasing investment and training in drone warfare and air defense by the end of 2027.
- Ukrainian armed forces rely on Western-supplied Patriot air defense systems for protection from Russian missile barrages.
- Russian military forces leverage long-range missile and air defense technologies against Ukrainian targets.
- Major defense companies involved include Raytheon, Lockheed Martin, and drone manufacturers across Europe and the US.
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➡ Potential consequences:- NATO’s expanded drone operator training and counter-drone investments may significantly improve alliance defense capabilities by mid-2027.
- Ukraine’s demonstrated long-range drone attack capacity could prompt Russia to reinforce critical infrastructure and disperse military assets.
- Shortages in Patriot interceptors risk increased vulnerability for Ukraine, raising urgency for supplies and development of local alternatives.
- Both sides may escalate drone warfare and countermeasures, possibly influencing future global military technology standards.
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Changing Wealth Demographics: Effects of the Great Wealth Transfer on Investment Behavior and Philanthropy |
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🗺 Background:- The Great Wealth Transfer describes $84 trillion set to be inherited by younger generations from baby boomers over the next 20 years.
- UBS reports this influx will shift wealth demographics toward younger, more female, and openly queer individuals.
- Wealth managers and philanthropists are adjusting strategies to reflect the changing profiles and preferences of new wealthy cohorts.
- Recent policy innovations like Trump Accounts show government involvement in shaping investment behavior among youth.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- UBS and other global banks are actively analyzing and advising on evolving wealth management trends.
- Prominent figures supporting child investment schemes include Michael Dell and Brad Gerstner.
- Bill Holland, former CEO of CI Financial, represents frugal millionaire behavior influenced by changing wealth values.
- U.S. government programs such as the Trump Accounts impact both investment choices and financial education for children born 2025–2028.
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💡 News facts:- On July 6, 2026, UBS stated that thanks to the Great Wealth Transfer, wealth is becoming more 'woke,' with rich people now younger, more female, and more openly queer, prompting changes in investment and philanthropy (https://fortune.com/2026/07/06/wealth-transfer-young-female-queer-ubs-donovan/).
- On July 7, 2026, Michael Dell and Brad Gerstner pledged funds to American children's Trump Accounts, a novel government-backed investment initiative (https://www.businessinsider.com/trump-accounts-donors-michael-dell-brad-gerstner-2026-7#article).
- Bill Holland, millionaire and former CI Financial CEO, continues to work and use public transport decades after accumulating wealth, highlighting shifts in millionaire lifestyle as of July 7, 2026 (https://fortune.com/2026/07/07/former-finance-ceo-bill-holland-rich-enough-to-retire-at-30-now-multimillionaire-still-working-lives-frugal-ci-financial/).
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term wealth management strategies may increasingly prioritize diversity, inclusion, and ESG investment products.
- Younger wealthy cohorts could drive higher philanthropic donations to progressive and LGBTQ+ causes.
- Government-backed youth investment accounts may alter early saving and stock fund engagement rates.
- Medium-term, lifestyle shifts among millionaires may influence broader societal perceptions of frugality and wealth stewardship.
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Legal and Intellectual Property Disputes: Louis Vuitton vs. Chinese Businesses and Symbol Ownership |
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🗺 Background:- Louis Vuitton has taken legal action against Chinese businesses over alleged copyright and trademark infringement regarding the use of its iconic flower monogram.
- The dispute centers on whether Louis Vuitton can claim ownership over flower patterns believed to originate from Chinese artistic heritage.
- Similar intellectual property conflicts have previously occurred between multinational luxury brands and local Chinese companies over design elements.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Louis Vuitton, a leading French luxury brand, is the primary plaintiff in the current intellectual property dispute.
- Molly Tea, a prominent Chinese tea chain, is the defendant accused of infringing Louis Vuitton’s monogram trademark.
- Shanghai courts and Chinese state media are key institutional stakeholders influencing legal and public debate.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, Chinese businesses may be deterred from adopting traditional motifs in branding due to fear of legal action from international firms.
- Medium-term consequences could include increased scrutiny and possible reform of Chinese intellectual property laws regarding the global ownership of heritage-related designs.
- Public backlash in China may intensify against foreign brands claiming cultural symbols, potentially impacting Louis Vuitton’s reputation and sales.
- Diplomatic tensions between China and France could be exacerbated by ongoing IP disputes involving culturally significant patterns.
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AI and Robotics Industry Trends: Investor Perspectives and Market Impact of Humanoid and Specialized Robots |
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🗺 Background:- The AI and robotics industry is rapidly evolving with increasing investor interest in both humanoid and specialized robots.
- Manufacturing automation has seen significant funding shifts, driven by the promise of AI-powered robotics to enhance productivity.
- Venture capitalists debate the merits of humanoid robots versus niche designs like wheeled or aerial robots for commercial applications.
- Major tech companies and independent investors are actively shaping the direction of the robotics sector with new funds and partnerships.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Omni Ventures, founded by ex-Apple engineers, has launched a $33 million fund to support AI and robotics manufacturing startups.
- Palantir CEO Alex Karp has publicly commented on the perceived threat of frontier AI firms such as Anthropic and OpenAI.
- Elon Musk has overseen the rebranding of XAI to SpaceXAI, integrating AI efforts into SpaceX infrastructure.
- Top Silicon Valley VCs are selectively investing in robots with specialized functions rather than humanoid robots.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, the funding surge could accelerate innovation in manufacturing automation, potentially reducing costs and increasing efficiency.
- Silicon Valley’s focus on specialized robots may steer industry development away from humanoids toward practical, task-specific automation solutions.
- Medium-term, public skepticism about humanoid robots could limit their commercial adoption, favoring robots optimized for logistics, factories, and service roles.
- Investor preferences may shape the broader robotics market, affecting employment, supply chains, and industry standards over the next 2–5 years.
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Science News
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Quantum computing and internet security: Assessing the risk posed by Shor's algorithm in the age of large-scale quantum computers |
🗺 Background:- Shor's algorithm, developed by Peter Shor in 1994, efficiently factors large integers and threatens RSA encryption.
- RSA encryption underpins most contemporary internet security and protects data transmission worldwide.
- Quantum computers with enough qubits could use Shor's algorithm to break current cybersecurity protocols.
- Interest in quantum-resistant algorithms has surged since large-scale quantum computing became feasible in the mid-2020s.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Peter Shor, a mathematician at MIT, is the creator of the influential Shor's algorithm.
- Major technology companies like IBM and Google are leading quantum hardware development.
- Government agencies such as NIST are accelerating the selection and standardization of quantum-safe cryptography.
- Cybersecurity firms, including RSA Security, are evaluating migration strategies for post-quantum protocols.
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💡 News facts:- In a New Scientist interview published July 7, 2026, Peter Shor expressed little concern that his algorithm will imminently trigger a global security crisis.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Institutions may begin widespread adoption of quantum-resistant encryption standards within the next few years.
- Medium-term: A potential vulnerability window could exist if quantum computers surpass classical ones before migration to new cryptographic protocols is complete.
- Compromised RSA-secured data could lead to breaches of financial, medical, and governmental records once sufficiently powerful quantum computers are realized.
- Global trust in digital systems may depend on prompt action by policymakers and industry leaders to address risks posed by Shor's algorithm.
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Military applications of autonomous technology: Deployment and effectiveness of American autonomous ground vehicles in Ukraine |
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🗺 Background:- American autonomous ground vehicles have recently been deployed in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
- These vehicles leverage advanced technologies such as AI-driven navigation and real-time threat detection.
- The deployment marks a significant shift in modern warfare, introducing robotically controlled forces on the battlefield.
- Prior tests and limited demonstrations occurred in 2025, but 2026 saw active combat utilization.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The U.S. Department of Defense facilitated the export and operational support for autonomous ground vehicles.
- Major American defense contractors involved include General Dynamics and Ghost Robotics.
- Ukrainian Armed Forces are the end-users, integrating these vehicles with their existing military assets.
- TechCrunch reported input from key Pentagon officials overseeing autonomous weapon deployment.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, successful deployment could accelerate further U.S. military aid to Ukraine via autonomous platforms.
- Medium-term, battlefield autonomy might influence NATO force modernization and procurement strategies.
- Operational success in Ukraine could drive global policy discussions on ethical and legal aspects of autonomous warfare.
- Widespread adoption may shift defense industry investment toward AI-based combat systems.
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Open source AI versus proprietary models: Analyzing Anthropic's competitive positioning amidst the rise of open source AI solutions |
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🗺 Background:- Open source AI models have gained traction in both research and industry since 2023, with rapid maturation and broad adoption.
- Proprietary AI models like Anthropic's Claude compete by offering enterprise-grade safety, privacy, and performance features.
- Debate over open versus closed AI has intensified as open source solutions such as GPT-NeoX and Llama 3 demonstrate competitive capabilities.
- Anthropic, founded in 2021, is recognized as a major proprietary model provider alongside OpenAI and Google DeepMind.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Anthropic is led by CEO Dario Amodei and co-founder Daniela Amodei, both formerly at OpenAI.
- Major proprietary players include OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, with substantial venture capital backing.
- Meta and Stability AI are prominent proponents of open source AI initiatives.
- Regulatory bodies such as the European Commission are monitoring the competitive landscape and safety of AI models.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near-term, Anthropic may retain enterprise and regulated customers seeking advanced safety and control alongside open source innovation.
- Medium-term, ongoing competition from open source models could force proprietary labs like Anthropic to lower prices and accelerate feature development.
- Wider adoption of open source AI may reshape standard industry practices, especially in sectors with less stringent privacy requirements.
- Collaboration and hybrid approaches between proprietary and open source could emerge, especially as regulatory pressure increases.
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Ocean currents and climate instability: Evaluating the evidence and implications of a potential Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) shutdown |
🗺 Background:- The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is a major ocean current responsible for transporting warm water from the tropics to the North Atlantic, significantly influencing European climate.
- AMOC plays a key role in regulating global weather patterns and stabilizing regional temperatures, with disruptions often linked to rapid climate changes in the past.
- Evidence shows that AMOC is sensitive to greenhouse gas emissions and ice melt from Greenland, raising concerns of an abrupt shutdown.
- Recent studies use advanced climate models and historical records to assess the likelihood and timing of a potential AMOC collapse.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Researchers at the New Scientist have extensively reported on AMOC dynamics and potential shutdown scenarios as of July 2026.
- Climate scientists at institutions such as the University of Copenhagen, MIT, and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research are leading AMOC investigations.
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and national governments in Europe and North America monitor AMOC developments due to their policy implications.
- Greenland's glaciological research teams are crucial for gathering ice melt data that directly affects AMOC projections.
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💡 News facts:- On July 6, 2026, New Scientist reported that the fate of the AMOC depends on carbon emissions and Greenland ice melt, but a shutdown may already be inevitable.
- New Scientist (2026-07-06) highlights that recent model evidence suggests the Atlantic current collapse could be locked in, regardless of future emission levels.
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➡ Potential consequences:- A shutdown of AMOC in the near-term would likely cause a sharp cooling of European temperatures, disrupting agriculture and energy demand.
- Medium-term consequences may include shifts in Atlantic hurricane patterns, increased sea level rise along North American coasts, and greater climate instability worldwide.
- Economic impacts may be significant, with ripple effects throughout transportation, fisheries, and regional water resources.
- The uncertainty in timing and magnitude complicates climate adaptation planning, especially for European nations.
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Cybersecurity challenges for critical infrastructure: Reviewing key breaches of energy, water, and FBI systems in 2026 |
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🗺 Background:- Cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure increased sharply in 2026, affecting energy, water, and government systems.
- These breaches demonstrated vulnerabilities in industrial control systems and remote access platforms.
- Attackers exploited outdated security protocols and weak authentication to access core operational networks.
- The incidents underscored the urgent need for improved cybersecurity strategies for essential services.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- DOGE utility provider, several regional water authorities, and the FBI were directly breached.
- Cybersecurity companies such as CrowdStrike and SentinelOne responded to incident investigations.
- Government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security coordinated mitigation efforts.
- Hackers known as 'Black Cat' and 'GhostSec' allegedly orchestrated multiple attacks.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include operational outages, customer data exposure, and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
- Affected cities may face water and power shortages and increased emergency response costs to restore services.
- Medium-term consequences could involve stricter cybersecurity mandates and accelerated investment in resilient infrastructure.
- Trust in public institutions and critical service providers may erode, impacting stakeholder relationships and future policy.
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Culture
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No famous European painter from the 1st century AD is historically documented "N/A..." There are no surviving records or known works attributed to painters in Europe from the 1st century AD, as painting was primarily a craft practiced in fresco and mural forms without individual attribution. Most surviving artworks of this period are anonymous Roman frescoes and mosaics.... | Seneca the Younger ""Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity..." Lucius Annaeus Seneca, known as Seneca the Younger (c. 4 BC – AD 65), was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and playwright. He is known for his philosophical works and tragedies, and was an advisor to Emperor Nero.... |
Pliny the Elder "In the vastness of nature, nothing is superfluous..." Gaius Plinius Secundus, known as Pliny the Elder (AD 23 – 79), was a Roman author, naturalist, and natural philosopher. He is famous for his encyclopedic work 'Naturalis Historia', which is one of the largest single works to have survived from the Roman Empire.... | Emperor Nero "What an artist dies in me!"..." Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (AD 37 – 68) was the fifth Roman emperor, ruling from AD 54 to 68. His rule is often associated with tyranny and extravagance, and he is infamously remembered for the Great Fire of Rome in AD 64.... |
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NASA
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Western Moon, Eastern Sea (2026-07-10) Credits: The Mare Orientale |
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Github
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Trading tools |
Quantitative-Trading 56 stars #110 | ParadoxTrading 55 stars #111 Flexible quantitative trading framework... |
Alphanume-Strategy-Lab 55 stars #112 Production-ready quantitative trading research powered by Alphanume market data APIs.... | QuantTradingResearch 54 stars #113 Different quantitative trading models research... |
Sea Vessels |
boatRaceAnalyzer 0 stars #110 Tools for boat track analysis... | Boat-tracking-Wordpress-plugin 0 stars #111 Track your boat with marine technologies and display a live map on your wordpress site.... |
Boat-Tracking-and-Alerting 0 stars #112 Fisherman Life Saver alerts when maritime borders are crossed and sends SOS with GPS location via SMS, helping prevent arrests and ensuring safety at sea.... | boat-tracker 0 stars #113 FollowmeAPi Based Boat Tracker... |
Air Vessels |
planeplotter 2 stars #110 Planeplotter - Python / PHP / Javascript aircraft tracker / data logger (using ADS–B messages)... | rov-timing 2 stars #111 RPKI Time-of-Flight: Tracking Delays in the Management, Control, and Data Planes... |
Pi-Plane-Project 2 stars #112 The Pi Plane Project tracks planes the fly over my house; records a short video – and uploads the clips onto the web.... | mpt 2 stars #113 minimal plane tracker... |
Imagery |
RAW-image-denoising 27 stars #110 Image denoising with Bayer augmentation and neural network... | Augmentor3D 27 stars #111 A module for 3D image augmentations for deep learning, specifically medical images such as CT, MRI.... |
Fruits-And-Vegetable-Detection-for-POS-with-Deep-Learning 27 stars #112 The self-checkout portal at the supermarket gives the idea to the classification of fresh fruits and vegetables. Nowadays, more self-checkout portals are added to the time saving o... | Image-Augmentation-in-Keras-CIFAR-10- 26 stars #113 Using image augmentation to reach 90.3% accuracy on CIFAR-10 in 100 epochs with a simple CNN. ... |
Video |
automate-for-growth 707 stars #110 Complete guide to automating content for growth: Sora 2 video generation, brand authority automation, multi-platform posting, bulk content creation, and API integration.... | SynCamMaster 694 stars #111 [ICLR'25] SynCamMaster: Synchronizing Multi-Camera Video Generation from Diverse Viewpoints... |
HoloCine 685 stars #112 [CVPR 2026 Highlight] Official Implementations for Paper - HoloCine: Holistic Generation of Cinematic Multi-Shot Long Video Narratives... | awesome-visual-question-answering 672 stars #113 A curated list of Visual Question Answering(VQA)(Image/Video Question Answering),Visual Question Generation ,Visual Dialog ,Visual Commonsense Reasoning and related area.... |