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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-09-11.
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Markets
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International - 09/10 |
-0.9758% -3.1143% MoM | -0.6015% -6.4374% MoM | -0.6272% -1.5942% MoM | -0.3918% -3.2969% MoM |
-0.3918% -3.2969% MoM | -0.276% -1.932% MoM | -1.4017% -2.7366% MoM | -2.5773% -1.7817% MoM |
-1.2546% -0.2237% MoM | -1.5273% -2.7893% MoM | +0.009% +1.6926% MoM | -0.5789% -3.6736% MoM |
-0.5773% +0.1662% MoM | -1.1506% -3.9529% MoM | -2.5412% +4.7912% MoM | -0.9696% -0.0445% MoM |
-1.1845% -1.6215% MoM | -1.8425% +5.3957% MoM | -0.3927% -0.6056% MoM | -0.1828% +1.1911% MoM |
-0.3551% +0.9769% MoM | -0.4902% -1.9602% MoM | -2.2172% +0.6177% MoM | -0.4101% +0.869% MoM |
-2.2148% +3.4305% MoM |
Commodities - 09/10 |
-1.733% -1.1472% MoM | -5.303% -1.7933% MoM | +5.6078% +24.1125% MoM | -5.9475% +2.218% MoM |
+1.1034% +6.2704% MoM | +0.0572% +2.219% MoM | -4.8965% -2.9339% MoM | +0.9911% +1.1917% MoM |
+0.9077% +13.8873% MoM | +1.6362% +12.6529% MoM | -3.9693% -0.3764% MoM | -2.6569% -3.1035% MoM |
Favorites - 09/10 |
-2.366% -5.6426% MoM | -3.3574% +6.173% MoM | +0.1607% -2.2568% MoM | -2.374% +0.3954% MoM |
-5.3765% +5.1279% MoM | -2.2755% -24.7458% MoM | -0.2021% -7.4852% MoM | -0.7678% -15.088% MoM |
+0.0741% -15.3509% MoM | -3.8035% -5.4847% MoM | -5.5723% +2.6712% MoM | -4.8999% +12.5374% MoM |
+0.2721% +8.7288% MoM | -3.4254% +6.9003% MoM | +3.5612% +7.1037% MoM | -1.0121% -11.1458% MoM |
Sectors - 09/10 |
-0.5994% -1.652% MoM | -0.5523% -1.3987% MoM | -0.333% -1.609% MoM | -0.8293% -2.3367% MoM |
-2.7387% -3.1393% MoM | -0.5149% -13.3307% MoM | -0.5443% -2.1073% MoM | -0.2895% -7.1683% MoM |
-1.0263% +6.3342% MoM | -1.6904% -8.1061% MoM |
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Gainers
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ARC Group Acquisition I Corp Warrants +297.5% ARC Group Acquisition I Corp is a blank check company.... | Nexus Advanced Technologies Inc. Warrant +176% ... |
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Losers
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MKDWELL Tech Inc. Ordinary Share -50.6% MKDWell Tech Inc is a manufacturer and supplier of automotive electronics for passenger cars, modified commercial vehicles, camper vans and logistics vehicles. The Company's busine... | STEWARDS, INC -49.3% STEWARDS, INC... |
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Business
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Risks, ethics, and regulatory responses to artificial intelligence development in major tech companies |
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🗺 Background:- Artificial intelligence development by major tech companies has accelerated since 2022, raising urgent concerns about safety and ethical risks.
- High-profile resignations and public warnings have highlighted threats such as AI causing existential risks and widespread societal harm.
- Regulatory responses are increasingly debated, with some governments proposing new laws, guardrails, or moratoriums on AI and data center expansion.
- The balance between rapid innovation and the need for oversight has become a central issue for stakeholders including researchers, companies, and legislators.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Anthropic, Meta, and NGO TTP are key players in current AI risk controversies, with Anthropic drawing attention for safety warnings and Meta for AI application concerns.
- Politicians across the US and EU, including at least 11 named leaders, are actively involved in shaping regulatory responses to AI expansion as of September 2026.
- NGOs like The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) play a major role in monitoring AI misuse, notably implicating Meta in suspected child abuse scenarios.
- Prominent researchers have publicly criticized company strategies, with one Anthropic staffer estimating more than a 10% chance AI could cause human extinction.
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💡 News facts:- On September 9, 2026, a researcher at Anthropic publicly resigned, warning that AI companies are 'gambling with our lives,' and key Anthropic staff endorsed the view with some estimating over 10% risk of human extinction (https://fortune.com/2026/09/09/anthropic-researcher-resigns-warn-ai-companies-gambling-with-lives/).
- Anthropic posted and then swiftly deleted a $450,000 sales job specifically targeting 'mega' customer Meta, highlighting tensions between major players in the AI race, published on September 9, 2026 (https://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-job-posting-450000-for-a-sales-job-meta-2026-9#article).
- Eleven politicians have recently changed their positions in response to public backlash, now supporting new guardrails or pauses on AI data centers, as reported September 8, 2026 (https://www.businessinsider.com/politicians-changing-views-ai-data-centers-backlash-2026-9#article).
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term impacts include heightened industry scrutiny, withdrawal of high-profile talent, and stricter self-regulation efforts among leading tech firms.
- Medium-term consequences could involve the introduction of comprehensive government regulations, potentially slowing AI deployment and increasing compliance costs.
- Public trust in major AI companies may decline, spurring more activism and further regulatory proposals from politicians and civil society groups.
- Ongoing disruption between rival firms such as Anthropic and Meta may reshape market dynamics, influencing investment and innovation strategies.
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The geopolitical and economic impact of escalating oil prices and Middle East tension on global energy supply chains |
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🗺 Background:- Oil prices have surged above $100 per barrel for the first time in six weeks following attacks on Middle East oil facilities and ships, as reported on September 9, 2026.
- Recent conflicts involving Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias have intensified tensions across the region, impacting global energy supply chains.
- The war in Gaza has strengthened cooperation between Iran's proxy groups targeting key partners like Saudi Arabia.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Iran, Hezbollah, Houthis, and Iraqi militias are actively engaged in destabilizing operations against Saudi Arabia and U.S. allies.
- President Donald Trump has commented on the oil surge, noting direct links to the ongoing Iran war.
- Saudi Arabia remains a primary target of coordinated attacks, threatening its role as a major oil producer.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Continued attacks could prompt further price increases, raising global energy costs and affecting consumer goods.
- Escalated tensions may force supply chain reroutes and production adjustments, increasing operational risks for energy companies near-term.
- Medium-term consequences could include sanctions, strategic partnerships shifts, and a reevaluation of global energy dependency on the Middle East.
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China’s trade strategies and their influence on high-tech supply chains and global competition |
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🗺 Background:- China has implemented aggressive trade strategies to bolster its position in high-tech supply chains, particularly targeting semiconductor and AI-related industries.
- China’s export policies have intensified global competition, particularly with the U.S., Japan, and Taiwan, impacting critical manufacturing inputs and finished goods.
- Trade tensions have escalated with targeted tariffs and export controls, influencing global supply chain stability and reshuffling alliances among tech exporters.
- China aims to capture dominance in AI infrastructure by leveraging strong domestic manufacturing and export surges.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Chinese leader Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump are scheduled to meet in late September 2026 to discuss trade issues.
- Japan is a leading producer of high-purity dichlorosilane, crucial for semiconductor chip manufacturing.
- Chinese customs agencies, major chipmakers, and multinational tech companies are key institutional stakeholders in these supply chains.
- Fortune and Associated Press are major news sources covering recent developments.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, Japan-based semiconductor producers may face severe cost increases and disruptions, impacting global chip supply.
- Medium-term, China’s trade surpluses and focus on AI infrastructure could accelerate its techno-economic leadership, intensifying U.S.-China competition.
- Persistent high tariffs may force realignment of supply chains and strategic partnerships, especially for AI and memory chip manufacturers.
- Ongoing political negotiations between China and the U.S. could influence the pace and direction of global innovation clusters.
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Changing public trust in government communication and the effects on policymaking, elections, and social cohesion |
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🗺 Background:- A new AP-NORC poll shows 60% of Americans distrust federal government communications on key issues such as elections, jobs, and healthcare (2026).
- Public trust in government has historically fluctuated, but recent trends indicate a notable decline amid polarization and misinformation.
- Previous research links public trust to voter turnout, policy compliance, and overall democratic stability.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include the federal government, U.S. voters, and the Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
- Elected officials such as President Joe Biden and leaders in Congress play central roles in shaping and communicating federal policies.
- Baby boomers, cited in the Fortune article, have heavily influenced fiscal policy and generational debt over recent decades.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, decreased trust may lower voter participation and compliance with public policies.
- Mistrust could heighten polarization and undermine social cohesion, especially during national crises or elections.
- Medium-term effects may include weakened democratic legitimacy, increased misinformation, and challenges in implementing effective policy.
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Saudi Arabia’s AI ambitions: Challenges, investment strategies, and implications for regional economic development |
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🗺 Background:- Saudi Arabia has set ambitious targets to be a regional leader in artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure.
- Humain, a prominent Saudi AI firm, plays a key role in advancing these national goals through data center development.
- The Saudi government is shifting from large-scale fiscal spending towards attracting external investment for AI projects.
- A $2.5 billion funding initiative is central to Humain's expansion and Saudi AI ecosystem development.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Humain is a primary Saudi AI company driving expansion projects and capital acquisition.
- The Saudi government, including regulatory bodies, oversees fiscal policy and investment approvals for new technologies.
- International investors and partners are increasingly targeted to fund Saudi AI developments.
- ADGM (Abu Dhabi Global Market) is mentioned as a strategic partner in Gulf tech and investment landscape.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Humain's funding and IPO could accelerate Saudi Arabia's AI infrastructure buildout.
- Near-term: Increased reliance on external investors may introduce new risks in project delivery and customer engagement.
- Medium-term: Regional economic development could be boosted if Saudi's AI sector succeeds in attracting foreign investment and fostering innovation.
- Medium-term: Delays or customer acquisition challenges may impair Saudi Arabia's ability to lead in regional AI technology and competitiveness.
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Science News
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Assessing the impact of Tesla’s FSD 15 and Starship's expanded satellite capacity on the future of AI-driven transportation and computing |
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🗺 Background:- Tesla FSD 15 represents the latest iteration of Tesla's Full Self-Driving technology, targeting Level 4 autonomy.
- SpaceX's Starship program is expanding satellite launch capacity with the goal to support orbit-based computing and communications.
- AI advancements, including Grok 4.7, are being closely linked to transportation and orbital infrastructure upgrades.
- The confluence of self-driving vehicles and expanded satellite networks is positioned to accelerate AI-driven applications across industries.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Elon Musk is the CEO of both Tesla and SpaceX, overseeing FSD 15 and Starship developments.
- Tesla is leading in AI-driven automotive innovation with its Full Self-Driving (FSD) suite.
- SpaceX, through Starship, aims to significantly increase global satellite internet and computational capabilities.
- Next Big Future is providing timely coverage of these technological advancements and their implications.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, Tesla's FSD 15 may radically increase adoption of autonomous vehicles and reshape urban transport by late 2026.
- Expanded Starship satellite launches could enable global high-speed connectivity and advanced edge computing by 2027.
- AI integration in orbital and terrestrial domains will accelerate development towards AGI, raising regulatory and ethical questions.
- Medium-term, the convergence of Tesla and SpaceX technologies may push the boundaries of remote AI-driven labor and mobility.
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Investigating Listen Labs’ decision to abandon a $1.5B funding round in favor of Salesforce talks and implications for AI startup funding trends |
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🗺 Background:- Listen Labs is an AI research startup that was planning a $1.5 billion funding round in 2026.
- The company shifted its strategy to enter discussions with Salesforce instead of pursuing its original fundraising target.
- The move comes at a time when AI startup funding rounds are historically large, reflecting sector demand and competition.
- Negotiations with major tech firms like Salesforce signal increasing consolidation and strategic interest in generative AI companies.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Listen Labs, the primary AI startup involved, is led by developers and researchers in generative AI.
- Salesforce, the cloud software giant, is currently in strategic talks with Listen Labs.
- Investors and venture capitalists were lined up for Listen Labs' previously planned $1.5 billion round.
- The broader AI startup investor community and competing tech giants are indirect stakeholders, with eyes on the outcome.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Other AI startups may reconsider large funding rounds and pursue corporate partnerships or acquisitions in the near term.
- Salesforce's engagement could trigger further consolidation in the AI sector and intensify competition among Big Tech for emerging AI talent and technology.
- Venture capitalists may face reduced influence as startups increasingly pivot toward strategic tech alliances.
- The Listen Labs case may reshape investment norms and accelerate strategic deals in the AI industry over the medium term.
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Exploring concerns about self-improving AI: The perspectives and departures of Anthropic and OpenAI researchers on existential risk |
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🗺 Background:- Self-improving AI refers to artificial intelligence systems capable of rapid, autonomous upgrading beyond human control.
- Concerns about existential risk focus on scenarios where AI could outpace safety measures and threaten human survival.
- Major AI companies such as Anthropic and OpenAI have been the subject of intense debate about how to manage these risks.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Anthropic and OpenAI are two leading AI research firms actively engaged in discussions about AI alignment and safety.
- Paul Christiano is a renowned AI alignment researcher who recently joined the OpenAI Foundation board.
- A senior Anthropic researcher resigned in September 2026 over disagreements concerning self-improving AI risk policies.
- The OpenAI Foundation and Anthropic’s leadership are central institutions in the global AI risk debate.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near-term, intensified public scrutiny could pressure AI firms to adopt stricter internal risk policies.
- Medium-term consequences might include stricter regulatory interventions or mandatory external audits for self-improving AI systems.
- Research departures and board appointments may polarize the AI safety community and slow cross-institutional collaboration.
- The departure of key researchers could impact the effectiveness and credibility of organizational alignment capabilities.
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Evaluating Massachusetts’ new clean energy rules for data centers and their effects on regional tech industry growth |
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🗺 Background:- Massachusetts enacted new clean energy rules for data centers on September 9, 2026.
- The state is now the third in the U.S. to impose such restrictions in the past three months.
- Regulations aim to limit carbon emissions and push facilities toward renewable power sources.
- Data centers are major drivers of regional tech industry growth and energy consumption.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is the primary regulatory authority.
- Major tech firms like Amazon Web Services, Google, and Microsoft are impacted by the rules.
- Local economic development boards and utility companies play roles in implementation.
- Environmental advocacy groups have pressured state officials to accelerate clean power adoption.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: Tech firms may delay new data center investments until they adapt to stricter sourcing requirements.
- Medium-term: The regional tech industry could see increased costs and demand for renewable infrastructure.
- Near-term: Existing projects in planning stages might face regulatory hurdles or require redesign.
- Medium-term: Massachusetts could attract more clean-energy-focused tech operations but risk losing others to less restrictive states.
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Analyzing Apple’s approach to privacy, AI, and authenticity in devices: From 'always listening' watches to AI photo verification |
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🗺 Background:- Apple has increasingly integrated AI-based privacy and authenticity features into devices, most notably the iPhone and Apple Watch.
- Recent product releases focus on addressing concerns around AI-generated content and the potential for devices to listen continuously.
- Photo authenticity has become a priority, leading to new systems to distinguish original images from AI-manipulated ones.
- The transition to new leadership in 2026 under CEO John Ternus marked renewed emphasis on privacy and user trust.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Apple Inc. is the central player driving privacy and AI strategy in consumer devices.
- John Ternus, appointed Apple CEO in September 2026, is responsible for reviving privacy-focused tactics.
- Consumers and regulators are key stakeholders, especially as concerns over ambient listening and consent rise.
- Tech media outlets like TechCrunch are covering and analyzing Apple's latest privacy and AI initiatives.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, Apple's AI photo verification may set industry standards for authenticity and reduce AI-driven image fraud.
- Apple Watch's ambient listening features may increase user unease and prompt broader privacy debates in wearable technology.
- Medium-term, renewed privacy focus under John Ternus could strengthen Apple's brand trust but also attract regulatory scrutiny.
- Persistent concerns around consent and data handling could shape future product design and disclosure requirements.
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Culture
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No famous European painter from the 1st century is historically documented "N/A..." During the 1st century in Europe, there are no surviving records of individual painters whose names and works have been historically preserved. Most artwork from this period was created anonymously, often as frescoes or mosaics in Roman villas and public buildings.... | Seneca the Younger ""Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity..." Lucius Annaeus Seneca (c. 4 BCE – 65 CE) was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, and dramatist. He is known for his philosophical essays and tragedies, as well as his role as an advisor to Emperor Nero.... |
Galen ""The best physician is also a philosopher..." Galen (c. 129 – c. 216 CE) was a prominent Greek physician, surgeon, and philosopher in the Roman Empire, whose medical writings influenced Western medicine for more than a millennium. Although his major work was in the 2nd century, his formative years and early work were influenced by 1st-century R... | Emperor Nero ""What an artist the world is losing in me!"..." Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus (37 – 68 CE) was the fifth Roman emperor, known for his extravagant and controversial rule. His reign saw significant cultural developments but was also marked by political turmoil and the Great Fire of Rome.... |
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NASA
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NASA Picture of the Day
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Github
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Trading tools |
Quant-Product-architecture 34 stars #140 The project is a framework for quantitative trading of financial assets.... | QuantResearchDev 32 stars #141 Quantitative crypto bot framework... |
Kairos-v2 32 stars #142 Kairos v2 is an open-source quantitative research framework developed in Python to systematically support the research and validation of Crypto Futures trading strategies. The proj... | quanttrade 31 stars #143 Quantitative Trading Library... |
Sea Vessels |
boats 0 stars #140 Monitor app for tracking progress of virtual online sailing with Sailaway sailing simulator... | BoatEco-API 0 stars #141 SpringBoot Rest API for my fuel economy tracker web application... |
BoatAssetManager 0 stars #142 An asset manager to keep track of components of a boat.... | tracking-boats-and-the-weather-app- 0 stars #143 |
Air Vessels |
PlanesWalker 2 stars #140 Aardwolf plugin that connects to Search & Destroy to track down targets within upper and lower planes.... | cadence-plane-analytics 2 stars #141 Delivery analytics for Plane — cycle time, bottleneck tracking, team health, and Monte Carlo forecasts. Open source.... |
plane-finder-app 2 stars #142 Track prices on your next plane purchase.... | planetary-data-cloud 2 stars #143 PDS Cloud Migration documentation, issue, tracking and simple tools for assisting in the PDS hybrid cloud study and migration efforts.... |
Imagery |
Demo_SSAL_SDP 18 stars #140 Demo for the proposed SSAL-SDP method, i.e., superpixel-based semisupervised active learning (SSAL) method with the density peak (DP) augmentation, for the hyperspectral image clas... | DINOv3-based-Image-Classifier 18 stars #141 A PyTorch implementation of an image classification system based on the DINOv3 (self-DIstillation with NO labels) vision transformer. This project provides a complete training pipe... |
maskris 18 stars #142 Official PyTorch implementation of “MaskRIS: Semantic Distortion-aware Data Augmentation for Referring Image Segmentation”... | Multi-Spectral-Image-Synthesis-for-Crop-Weed-Segmentation-in-Precision-Farming 18 stars #143 In this work, we propose an alternative solution with respect to the common data augmentation techniques, applying it to the fundamental problem of crop/weed segmentation in preci... |
Video |
MotionClone 518 stars #140 [ICLR 2025] Official implementation of MotionClone: Training-Free Motion Cloning for Controllable Video Generation ... | Awesome-From-Video-Generation-to-World-Model 517 stars #141 A list of works on video generation towards world model... |
VideoAlign 505 stars #142 [NeurIPS 2025] Improving Video Generation with Human Feedback... | LVDM 505 stars #143 LVDM: Latent Video Diffusion Models for High-Fidelity Long Video Generation... |