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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-07-25.
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Markets
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International - 07/24 |
+1.3057% +1.4057% MoM | +0.5818% +0.2453% MoM | +1.1349% +3.9164% MoM | +0.7033% +2.192% MoM |
+0.7033% +2.192% MoM | +1.1691% +2.3132% MoM | -0.924% -1.6859% MoM | -0.0259% -1.8806% MoM |
+0.9409% +0.6757% MoM | +1.4085% +3.2364% MoM | +0.001% -0.4752% MoM | +0.3482% +6.8603% MoM |
+0.1207% -1.5117% MoM | +0.8188% -3.244% MoM | -1.8329% -6.4076% MoM | +0.4902% +6.6194% MoM |
+0.6679% +6.7454% MoM | -2.2584% +4.9467% MoM | -0.6472% +2.4472% MoM | -0.1078% -2.6523% MoM |
-0.1059% -4.8436% MoM | +0.286% -3.7342% MoM | +0.2347% -0.6894% MoM | -0.0512% -2.488% MoM |
+0.6669% +0.4699% MoM |
Commodities - 07/24 |
+0.1023% +1.6342% MoM | +1.0181% +1.5643% MoM | -2.0073% +28.601% MoM | -0.2075% +1.4055% MoM |
0% +6.3253% MoM | -0.7902% +1.2242% MoM | +0.2877% +5.6183% MoM | -0.5655% -10.0597% MoM |
-0.0546% +10.1083% MoM | -1.5997% +12.7907% MoM | -3.0148% -10.8005% MoM | -1.7531% -14.0667% MoM |
Favorites - 07/24 |
+6.0989% +14.519% MoM | -3.2871% +0.4252% MoM | +0.0314% +4.4437% MoM | -0.9197% +3.9397% MoM |
-4.2069% -27.0044% MoM | +2.1224% +9.9862% MoM | -0.6634% -0.922% MoM | -1.6833% +12.3647% MoM |
+0.3323% +18.4851% MoM | -8.1367% -27.59% MoM | -7.8918% -29.8747% MoM | -6.9945% -12.1658% MoM |
-2.4195% -15.4197% MoM | -7.2091% -29.8048% MoM | +3.5317% +13.6277% MoM | +2.8328% -6.2362% MoM |
Sectors - 07/24 |
+0.1016% +0.776% MoM | +0.7% +6.0124% MoM | +0.8598% +4.8213% MoM | +2.2247% +3.2352% MoM |
-4.3955% -12.384% MoM | +0.8017% +1.6724% MoM | +2.1294% +5.7824% MoM | +0.2062% -0.2765% MoM |
+0.7268% +7.7631% MoM | -4.5349% -18.6054% MoM |
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Gainers
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| STAK Inc. Class A Ordinary Shares +261% Stak Inc is engaged in research, development, manufacturing, and sale of oilfield-specialized production and maintenance equipment. It design and manufacture oilfield-specialized p... |
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Losers
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China SXT Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Class A Ordinary Shares -73.9% China SXT Pharmaceuticals Inc is a pharmaceutical company that is focused on the research, development, manufacture, marketing, and sales of Traditional Chinese Medicine Pieces (TC... | Vestand Inc. Class A Common Stock -67.8% Vestand Inc is a California-based fast-growing restaurant operator expanding into the real estate investment and development sector. It is a PropTech company engaged in AI-driven r... |
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Business
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Escalation of Middle East oil conflict: Impact of Houthi attacks and US-Iran tensions on global energy markets |
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🗺 Background:- In July 2026, Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait have escalated regional tensions, targeting Saudi-linked shipping.
- The US-Iran conflict has intensified, with several nights of US military strikes against Iranian positions and threats of further retaliation.
- The Bab el-Mandeb Strait and Hormuz Strait are critical choke points for global oil shipments, representing a major risk for energy markets.
- Brent crude prices surged past $100 per barrel, reflecting market fears of supply disruptions amid escalating hostilities.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Yemen's Houthi rebels are actively blocking shipping lanes, retaliating against Saudi Arabia and impacting international trade.
- The United States, under former President Trump, has threatened "major military punishment" against Iran and the Houthis if attacks persist.
- Saudi Arabia is central to the oil market response, facing new blockades and heightened regional insecurity.
- Major energy companies and global trade institutions are monitoring the situation, given the immediate threat to oil flows and shipping.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term oil prices may surge further, potentially reaching $150 per barrel, as predicted by energy analysts if disruptions persist.
- Global shipping routes through the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb may face prolonged interruptions, driving up costs and complicating logistics.
- Escalations in US-Iran tensions risk widening the conflict, increasing military activity and instability throughout the Gulf region.
- Medium-term, prolonged supply disruptions could fuel inflation, hamper economic recovery, and provoke policy responses from major economies.
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Consequences of US aid cuts: The transition of displaced aid workers to sex work in conflict and poverty zones |
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🗺 Background:- In 2025, the United States dramatically reduced its foreign aid budget, affecting numerous international development programs.
- Over 280,000 aid workers in conflict and poverty zones worldwide lost employment due to these USAID funding cuts.
- Job losses were concentrated in locations outside the U.S., particularly in impoverished and unstable regions.
- Former aid workers faced limited alternative employment options, leading many to transition to sex work for survival.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is the primary institution responsible for distributing U.S. foreign aid.
- Affected aid workers include employees of NGOs and development agencies operating in Nepal, Afghanistan, and sub-Saharan Africa.
- Donald Trump’s administration initiated the budget cuts that led to the mass layoffs in 2025.
- Local governments and grassroots organizations in conflict and poverty zones are stakeholders in managing the fallout and addressing the crisis.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Increased rates of poverty and exploitation among displaced aid workers due to lack of alternative livelihoods.
- Near-term: Surge in public health risks including higher rates of sexually transmitted infections in affected communities.
- Medium-term: Deterioration of local capacity for development and humanitarian relief efforts as former experts leave the field.
- Medium-term: Erosion of trust in international aid institutions and instability in vulnerable regions.
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Rise of memory chip giants: Analyzing the 'Memi' sector's explosive growth and implications for the AI economy |
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🗺 Background:- The 'Memi' sector refers to leading memory chip manufacturers fueling a global tech boom driven by artificial intelligence.
- Micron Technology, SK Hynix, and Samsung have each surpassed $1 trillion in market capitalization in 2026.
- AI systems require vast and increasingly complex memory chips, shifting investor focus from microprocessors to memory semiconductors.
- The Memi sector has reached a collective $3 trillion valuation, largely due to explosive growth in AI-related demand.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Micron Technology, SK Hynix, and Samsung are currently the dominant companies in the Memi sector.
- Major investors include global hedge funds and institutional asset managers betting on AI infrastructure.
- The AI economy's growth has prompted technology giants such as Nvidia and Google to secure memory supply partnerships.
- Regulatory agencies in the U.S., South Korea, and China are monitoring the competitive dynamics and trade flows.
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💡 News facts:- Micron Technology, SK Hynix, and Samsung each reached or exceeded $1 trillion in market cap in July 2026, driven by heightened AI demand [source: Fortune, 2026-07-22, https://fortune.com/2026/07/22/memory-semiconductors-memi-samsung-sk-hynix-micron-tech-ai/].
- The Memi sector collectively hit $3 trillion in valuation on July 22, 2026, confirming its transformational impact on equities markets [source: Fortune, 2026-07-22, https://fortune.com/2026/07/22/memory-semiconductors-memi-samsung-sk-hynix-micron-tech-ai/].
- Market analysts noted an unprecedented surge in investor inflows to memory chip equities on July 22, 2026 [source: Fortune, 2026-07-22, https://fortune.com/2026/07/22/memory-semiconductors-memi-samsung-sk-hynix-micron-tech-ai/].
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term effects include increased volatility in global equities as investors recalibrate portfolios toward memory chip stocks.
- Medium-term, competition for memory chip innovation could trigger new technological breakthroughs and industry alliances.
- Supply chain constraints and trade tensions may escalate if AI-driven demand outpaces manufacturing capacity.
- Regulatory scrutiny of mergers, acquisitions, and cross-border supply dynamics is likely to intensify as Memi growth reshapes the market.
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Trump’s new tariffs: Effects on international labor rights and global supply chains |
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🗺 Background:- On July 23, 2026, President Donald Trump finalized sweeping new tariffs targeting dozens of international trading partners.
- The tariffs range from 10% to 15%, enacted days before a key Friday deadline and following a Supreme Court ruling that limited temporary levies.
- The initiative is promoted as the most significant international labor rights action by the United States in history.
- The stated purpose of these tariffs is to combat forced labor and improve global labor standards within supply chains.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- President Donald Trump is the primary policymaker behind the new tariffs.
- Affected parties include international trading partners, particularly countries implicated in forced labor practices.
- Major multinational companies importing goods and relying on global supply chains will be directly impacted.
- The U.S. Supreme Court previously ruled against temporary tariff measures, prompting the finalized actions.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term disruptions are expected in global supply chains as companies adjust to the new tariff regime.
- International trading partners may retaliate with tariffs of their own, escalating trade tensions.
- Medium-term, the policy could incentivize companies to source from regions with stronger labor rights, improving working conditions.
- The effectiveness of the tariffs in reducing forced labor remains contentious and may lead to legal and political challenges.
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Spain’s World Cup win and US 'jock taxes': How international sports events impact player finances under complex tax codes |
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🗺 Background:- Spain won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, securing a $50 million prize pool for its team.
- International sports events like the World Cup create complex financial and tax obligations for participating athletes.
- US "jock taxes" are levied on earnings from athletes and sports professionals when they compete within US states, regardless of nationality.
- Tax authorities in multiple countries often claim a share of athlete income from globally televised tournaments.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The Spanish national soccer team, including players and coaches, are directly impacted by post-tournament taxation.
- The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) enforces US "jock taxes" and cross-border income reporting for athletes.
- FIFA governs prize distribution and ensures compliance with international payout agreements.
- Referees and sports staff involved in the World Cup also face international and US taxation.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Spanish players may see significant deductions from their World Cup earnings due to IRS-imposed "jock taxes" and other cross-border levies.
- International athletes could face delayed payouts and financial uncertainty as tax claims are settled.
- Federations and agents may need to provide enhanced tax planning and legal advisory to mitigate net losses for players in global tournaments.
- Compliance burdens may increase for sports institutions and tax professionals handling international athlete finances.
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Science News
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Risks and Capabilities of Autonomous AI in Cybersecurity Offense |
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🗺 Background:- Autonomous AI systems are increasingly capable of conducting cybersecurity offensive actions without human intervention.
- High-profile incidents, such as AI-driven attacks, highlight emerging risks in digital infrastructure and the need for robust controls.
- Existing guardrails are designed to limit AI autonomy but face challenges from sophisticated models like GPT-6.
- The offensive use of AI in cybersecurity is shifting traditional paradigms, prompting urgent reviews by major stakeholders since 2026.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- OpenAI is a primary developer of advanced AI models utilized both for defensive and offensive cybersecurity research.
- Anthropic and Hugging Face are key companies affected by and involved in AI-driven cybersecurity incidents.
- Chinese AI researchers played a role in post-incident investigations, leveraging their domestic models for forensic analysis.
- Cybersecurity professionals and researchers are directly impacted by AI guardrails implemented by companies like OpenAI and Anthropic.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, AI-driven cyberattacks may become more frequent as autonomous models bypass existing restraints.
- Medium-term, research restrictions caused by AI guardrails may hamper vulnerability discovery and delay the development of defensive solutions.
- Inter-institutional trust may erode if major incidents involving AI emerge, resulting in heightened regulation and oversight.
- Advanced AI models may force organizations to reevaluate and upgrade security protocols to address threats from autonomous systems.
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Economic Implications of Novel AI-Specific Hardware Architectures |
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🗺 Background:- AI-specific hardware architectures are designed to optimize machine learning and inference workloads, often enabling significant power, speed, and cost benefits.
- Recent innovations, such as chips capable of computing large language model inference directly inside RAM, aim to bypass traditional speed bottlenecks in AI processing.
- Established semiconductor firms like NVIDIA and AMD, along with startups such as Etched and PrismML, are at the forefront of advancing AI hardware.
- Moving AI model computation on-device—especially for edge applications—is a growing trend, driven by demands for privacy, efficiency, and lower latency.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- AMD, led by CEO Lisa Su, is a major player entering the AI hardware race with its Helios rack-scale system.
- Etched, founded by Harvard dropouts Gavin Uberti, Chris Zhong, and Fred Zhang, achieved a $10.3B valuation by developing novel AI chips.
- PrismML is a startup pushing 1-bit/ternary Bonsai models, influencing how AI inference could be performed on consumer devices, such as those produced by Apple.
- Major investors in Etched include Coatue, Founders Fund, and former Google CEO Eric Schmidt.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Competitive pressure from hardware innovations may lower AI compute costs, benefiting clients through faster, more affordable inference.
- Near-term: Novel architectures could shift market share away from GPU-centric vendors, impacting revenue distribution among leading chip companies.
- Medium-term: Integrating AI inference directly inside RAM may enable edge devices to process large models locally, increasing privacy and reducing reliance on centralized cloud infrastructure.
- Medium-term: A proliferation of specialized AI chips could catalyze new business models and transform enterprise AI deployment, fostering ecosystem growth.
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Strategic Expansion of AI Data Centers by Leading Tech Corporations |
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🗺 Background:- AI data centers are critical infrastructure for powering advanced machine learning and generative AI applications.
- Leading technology corporations are expanding their computing capacity to meet growing demand for AI processing.
- Gigawatt-scale data centers are becoming a new standard for strategic investment among top tech firms.
- Texas is emerging as a favorable location due to energy availability and regulatory support.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- SpaceXAO is a primary company involved in exploring major new AI data centers.
- Gavin Baker, a fund manager overseeing $5-10 billion, is highlighted as a significant financial stakeholder.
- The Information covers developments in the expansion of SpaceXAO's infrastructure.
- Texas state agencies and local regulators play a role in site selection and permitting processes.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, increased AI data center capacity may accelerate innovation in machine learning and drive down processing costs.
- Expansion could attract further investment to Texas, impacting local economies and infrastructure development.
- Medium-term, competition among tech giants for energy and real estate may intensify, raising challenges for sustainable growth.
- The scale of expansion could position SpaceXAO as a dominant player in global AI computing markets.
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Meta's Energy Transition and Its Impact on Clean Energy Collaborations |
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🗺 Background:- Meta has historically invested heavily in clean energy to support its data center operations.
- The company recently began accelerating its buildout of natural gas infrastructure.
- Meta was previously a member of an influential industry renewable energy group.
- Energy transitions in tech companies impact both environmental policies and market collaborations.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Meta Platforms Inc. is the primary company undergoing this energy transition.
- Key industry stakeholders include renewable energy groups and natural gas suppliers.
- TechCrunch reported on the developments involving Meta's energy strategy.
- Collaboration partners in clean energy are affected by Meta's shift, such as industry consortiums.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Meta's withdrawal may weaken the clean energy group's influence and momentum in the tech sector.
- A shift to natural gas could alter Meta's carbon footprint and sustainability profile in the near term.
- Clean energy collaborators may face reduced support or funding from partners following Meta's exit.
- Medium-term scenarios include increased industry fragmentation in energy sourcing among large tech firms.
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Leveraging AI in Mathematical Research: The Case of the Jacobian Conjecture |
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🗺 Background:- The Jacobian Conjecture, formulated in 1939 by Ott-Heinrich Keller, is a longstanding unsolved problem in algebraic geometry.
- It concerns the invertibility of polynomial mappings with non-zero constant Jacobian determinant.
- Artificial intelligence tools are increasingly used to tackle longstanding mathematical problems.
- Recent advances in AI-powered theorem proving have accelerated research in complex mathematical areas.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- A PhD mathematician collaborated with Anthropic's Fable AI in solving the Jacobian Conjecture.
- Anthropic, an AI research company, provided the Fable AI platform used in the analysis.
- Next Big Future published the news covering this achievement.
- Mathematical research institutions globally are closely monitoring progress in AI-assisted proofs.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, AI may accelerate mathematical discovery and proof verification.
- Media attention could increase investment in AI-powered mathematical research tools.
- Medium-term, disproving the Jacobian Conjecture will shift focus to related conjectures and open new algebraic research avenues.
- AI's involvement may redefine the role of human mathematicians in tackling longstanding open problems.
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Culture
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No known famous painters from 1st century Middle East "N/A..." There are no historically documented painters from the 1st century in the Middle East whose works survived or who gained fame in that period. Artistic expression at the time was often conveyed through mosaics, sculptures, and architecture rather than individual painterly works.... | Philo of Alexandria "The greatest good is to live according to reason..." Philo of Alexandria was a Hellenistic Jewish philosopher who lived in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 1st century. He is known for his works that blend Jewish theology with Greek philosophy, influencing both religious and philosophical thought.... |
Hero of Alexandria "There is no force without a cause..." Hero of Alexandria was an ancient Greek engineer and mathematician who lived and worked in Alexandria, in the Roman province of Egypt, during the 1st century. He is famous for his inventions and pioneering work in pneumatics and mechanics.... | Herod the Great "I am a king, not a shepherd, and I do not feed my sheep with my own hands..." Herod the Great was a Roman client king of Judea, known for his architectural projects including the expansion of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. He ruled from 37 BCE until his death in 4 BCE and was a significant political figure in the region during the 1st century.... |
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NASA
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Tranquility and Serenity (2026-07-25) Credits: Tranquility |
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Github
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Trading tools |
Algorithmic_Trading_Strategies 10 stars #260 A collection of algorithmic trading strategies implemented in Python. Ideal for backtesting and refining trading ideas, this repository serves as a resource for quantitative trader... | Quant-Trading-Strategy-Backtesting-Framework 10 stars #261 Framework for backtesting quantitative trading strategies, allowing easy data visualisation, performance comparison and analysis.... |
LSTM-Quantitative-Trading-Educational-Project 10 stars #262 An educational open-source project demonstrating how LSTM neural networks can be trained on real EURUSD market data and deployed to MetaTrader 5 through ONNX for quantitative tradi... | Nilotica 10 stars #263 Futures quantitative trading system based on vnpy(基于vnpy的期货量化交易系统)... |
Sea Vessels |
FMB-ship-tracking 0 stars #260 This project code is of C language. This code is the implementation of an IoT-based border warning system for fisherman. It is intended to function in conjunction with an ESP32 mic... | MarineDB 0 stars #261 Develop a comprehensive database system for Caribbean Sailboat Charters to streamline business operations, manage boat rentals, and enhance data tracking and reporting.... |
gps_rowing 0 stars #262 It is about drawing a gps tracks on a map. The tracks represent the path of a rowing boat on a lake.... | now-you-sea-me 0 stars #263 Using edge device oak-d camera with custom trained YOLO model to track boats live on water.... |
Air Vessels |
FlightSite 1 stars #260 Track flights in a simple ui thanks to https://airplanes.live/ for the API and https://www.vecteezy.com/png/56252429-3d-silhouette-air-plane-is-isolated-on-transparent-background f... | Skylog 1 stars #261 🛩️ A flight tracker that remembers every plane it sees over your house. Worldwide live ADS-B map, per-aircraft memory, pattern detection, satellite overlay. No account, no tracker... |
airport-service 1 stars #262 A Django REST API for tracking flights and managing airport operations. This project provides endpoints to handle airports, flight routes, crews, airplanes, plane types, flight sch... | AR-Store 1 stars #263 An Augmented Reality app which recognizes trackers and instantiates a 3D-model in the real plane. Made on Unity Engine with Vuforia Support.... |
Imagery |
MediAug 7 stars #260 [MIUA 2025] MediAug: Exploring Visual Augmentation in Medical Imaging... | Dermoscopic-image-classification 7 stars #261 Repository contain code for paper titled "Class Imbalanced Dermoscopic Image Classification using Data Augmentation and GAN"... |
data-aug-invariance 7 stars #262 A pipeline for flexibly training and evaluating neural networks for image object recognition with Keras. It allows analysing the effect of data augmentation and explicit regularisa... | VQ-MAGE-Med 7 stars #263 [MICCAI 2024] Adapting Pre-trained Generative Model to Medical Image for Data Augmentation... |
Video |
Make-Your-Video 196 stars #260 [IEEE TVCG 2024] Customized Video Generation Using Textual and Structural Guidance... | MultiTalk 195 stars #261 [INTERSPEECH'24] Official repository for "MultiTalk: Enhancing 3D Talking Head Generation Across Languages with Multilingual Video Dataset"... |
IAmDirector-Text2Video-NextJS-Client 194 stars #262 本项目开源基于NextJS的前端, 希望能够提供一个用于生成式AI的文字转视频, 尤其是电影从编剧到视频生成的Web前端平台参考。Everyone can become a director. The Nextjs front-end of an AI driven platform for automatic movie/video generation ... | EvalCrafter 193 stars #263 [CVPR 2024] EvalCrafter: Benchmarking and Evaluating Large Video Generation Models... |