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Risenshine! Here is digest of signals harvested on 2026-09-13.
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Markets
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International - 09/11 |
+0.5866% -2.2795% MoM | +0.6948% -5.4304% MoM | +0.8626% -0.889% MoM | +1.5571% -1.931% MoM |
+1.5571% -1.931% MoM | +1.1723% -1.051% MoM | +0.4591% -3.9093% MoM | -0.5291% -1.3493% MoM |
+0.6353% +0.8992% MoM | +0.6204% -1.0109% MoM | -0.0225% +0.9404% MoM | +0.4076% -2.1005% MoM |
+2.1983% +0.7874% MoM | +0.9561% -2.7628% MoM | +1.827% +4.4547% MoM | +0.2225% +0.3118% MoM |
+0.7492% -0.0595% MoM | -0.6826% +2.5207% MoM | -0.5018% -1.8388% MoM | -0.0262% +1.0844% MoM |
+1.2729% +1.2729% MoM | +0.3987% -1.9593% MoM | +1.277% +0.4818% MoM | +0.2656% +1.0446% MoM |
-0.5148% +3.2194% MoM |
Commodities - 09/11 |
+0.608% -1.5188% MoM | +1.0783% -1.5916% MoM | -2.1972% +21.6811% MoM | +0.806% +2.0075% MoM |
-1.3302% +3.9152% MoM | -0.9426% +1.7689% MoM | +0.3586% -2.099% MoM | -0.1963% -0.2941% MoM |
-0.4498% +9.4505% MoM | -1.7222% +7.7586% MoM | -3.2667% -3.6947% MoM | -0.4456% -4.9462% MoM |
Favorites - 09/11 |
+1.3664% -2.5198% MoM | +2.4881% +6.8747% MoM | +0.6478% +0.6498% MoM | -0.0321% -2.5882% MoM |
-1.7392% -1.9572% MoM | +0.1023% -20.0807% MoM | +1.9413% -3.9285% MoM | +0.6817% -12.7136% MoM |
+0.148% -14.3942% MoM | +4.1742% -2.6042% MoM | +2.6116% +1.9713% MoM | -0.22% +7.0197% MoM |
+2.8777% +11.5901% MoM | +4.0271% +8.7617% MoM | +1.7454% +9.9322% MoM | +0.117% -8.867% MoM |
Sectors - 09/11 |
+0.8524% -1.0615% MoM | -0.1811% -1.8285% MoM | +0.6682% -1.1568% MoM | +0.8595% -2.405% MoM |
+1.8631% -3.5748% MoM | +0.316% -12.96% MoM | +0.374% -2.7142% MoM | +0.5393% -7.4771% MoM |
-0.3572% +6.5025% MoM | +1.9992% -6.7809% MoM |
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Gainers
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ChampionsGate Acquisition Corporation Rights +152.6% ... | Solid Power, Inc. Warrant +120.9% Solid Power Inc develops solid-state battery technology and manufacturing processes. Its sulfide-based solid electrolyte material replaces the liquid or gel electrolyte used in tra... |
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Losers
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Nuveen Municipal Credit Opportunities Fund Rights (expiring October 7, 2026) -49.2% ... | Algoma Steel Group Inc. Warrant -42.6% Algoma Steel Group Inc is a fully integrated steel producer of hot and cold rolled steel products, including coiled sheet and plate, strategically located. The firm operates in a s... |
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Business
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Risks and internal culture shifts in leading AI companies: Analysis of catastrophic warnings and talent movement within Anthropic |
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🗺 Background:- Anthropic is a leading artificial intelligence company focused on creating safe and scalable AI systems.
- Concerns about catastrophic AI risk have intensified among researchers, prompting public warnings and resignations.
- Internal culture shifts are emerging as employees debate the moral and existential risks associated with advanced AI development.
- Recent talent movement and public statements signal increasing internal discord within the AI industry.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Anthropic co-founder and researcher resigned from the company on September 9, 2026.
- Key Anthropic staff members publicly supported warnings about AI risks, including the risk of human extinction.
- Meta was specifically targeted in a high-profile sales job posting by Anthropic, highlighting business rivalry and partnership dynamics.
- Business Insider and Fortune are major news outlets reporting on these developments.
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💡 News facts:- On September 9, 2026, Fortune reported a senior Anthropic researcher resigned, warning that AI labs are gambling with human lives, and a current Anthropic staffer estimated the risk of AI-caused human extinction at over 10%. https://fortune.com/2026/09/09/anthropic-researcher-resigns-warn-ai-companies-gambling-with-lives/
- Business Insider published on September 9, 2026, that Anthropic posted, then quickly deleted, a $450,000 sales job targeting its 'mega' customer Meta, reflecting shifting business priorities. https://www.businessinsider.com/anthropic-job-posting-450000-for-a-sales-job-meta-2026-9#article
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, Anthropic may face increased scrutiny from regulators and the public over its AI safety practices.
- Internal disagreements could lead to further resignations, talent loss, and impact the company's innovation pace.
- Medium-term, heightened risk perception could affect partnerships with companies like Meta and slow adoption of AI products.
- Public warnings from senior staff may influence broader industry standards and prompt more cautious development approaches.
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Iran's evolving proxy network: Operational strategies of Houthis and Iraqi militias targeting Saudi Arabia amidst regional instability |
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🗺 Background:- Iran has increasingly relied on proxy groups such as the Houthis and Iraqi militias to exert influence and target Saudi Arabia amid ongoing regional instability.
- Cooperation between Houthis and Iraqi militias intensified during the Gaza conflict in 2023 and has continued to grow, strengthening Iran's strategic position.
- Hezbollah's weakened status has prompted Iran to shift operational focus toward the Houthis and Iraqi militias for regional actions against Saudi Arabia.
- The proxies employ a combination of drone and missile strikes targeting Saudi infrastructure and military assets, escalating regional tensions.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Major stakeholders include the Houthi movement in Yemen, Kata'ib Hezbollah and other Iraqi militias, and the government of Saudi Arabia.
- Iranian officials and military leaders direct and coordinate support for these proxy groups, leveraging their operational capabilities.
- U.S. allies in the region, such as Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, are principal targets and adversaries.
- Regional analysts and intelligence agencies monitor the evolving tactics and alliances between proxies and Iranian leadership.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term consequences include heightened security risks and disruptions for Saudi Arabia, particularly in critical infrastructure sectors due to drone and missile attacks.
- Medium-term implications could involve greater military escalation involving Iranian proxies and U.S. allies, further destabilizing regional politics.
- Increasing proxy activity may force Saudi Arabia to deepen diplomatic and military cooperation with other Gulf states and the United States.
- If operational success continues, Iran may expand its proxy network model to additional regional theaters, complicating efforts for stability in the Middle East.
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Macroeconomic effects of oil price spikes: Supply chain vulnerability following Middle East attacks and political commentary |
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🗺 Background:- Oil prices surged past $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly six weeks on September 9, 2026 following attacks on Middle East oil facilities.
- Supply chains are facing renewed vulnerability as conflict threatens key transport and production infrastructure in the region.
- Energy markets have a history of rapid price shifts in response to geopolitical instability, impacting global economic activity.
- Oil price spikes directly influence costs for energy, manufacturing, and everyday consumer goods worldwide.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Brent Crude is the most heavily traded oil benchmark impacted by recent price fluctuations.
- Major oil producing nations in the Middle East, such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, play central roles in global supply.
- Global shipping companies and logistics providers face heightened risk from attacks on vessels and infrastructure.
- Institutional investors and energy firms, including Fortune-listed companies, are actively monitoring supply chain disruptions.
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💡 News facts:- On September 9, 2026, the price of oil surged past $100 a barrel after Middle East attacks threatened supply chains, as reported by Associated Press.
- As of September 9, 2026, Fortune confirms oil prices have exceeded $100 a barrel, impacting energy costs globally. [https://fortune.com/article/price-of-oil-09-09-2026/]
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, higher oil prices may drive inflation, affecting transportation, food, and basic goods.
- Global manufacturing could face delays and increased costs due to disrupted supply chains.
- Medium-term, sustained price increases might prompt central banks to adjust monetary policy and companies to reconsider supply chain resilience.
- Persistent instability in the region may alter political and economic alliances among oil-importing nations.
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Public trust erosion: Poll data trends on government reliability in the U.S. and implications for future elections |
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🗺 Background:- Public trust in the U.S. federal government has steadily declined over the past decade, according to multiple national polls.
- Major areas of skepticism include elections, healthcare information, economic data, and job statistics.
- Recent poll trends highlight an accelerating erosion of confidence among all demographic groups since the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The issue intersects with larger debates about misinformation, transparency, and the role of social media in shaping public opinion.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Key stakeholders include federal agencies such as the CDC, Department of Labor, and the Federal Election Commission.
- Polling institutions like AP-NORC and Gallup provide primary tracking data on government trust metrics.
- U.S. politicians including President Joe Biden and congressional leaders are directly impacted by changing public sentiment.
- Media organizations and social platforms (e.g., Fortune, Associated Press) play a significant role in amplifying and analyzing trust-related trends.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, shrinking trust could depress voter turnout and increase skepticism of election results in the 2026 midterms.
- Mistrust may drive more Americans to rely on alternative, potentially less reliable, sources for information.
- Medium-term consequences include greater polarization, increased challenges for public health communication, and reduced governmental authority.
- Policy making and implementation could become more difficult due to persistent public distrust and resistance.
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Ultra-concentration of billionaire wealth: Investigate how 29 superbillionaires shaped record $15.1 trillion assets and global economic consequences |
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🗺 Background:- In 2026, global billionaire wealth hit a record $15.1 trillion, with concentration among a small elite.
- Just 29 superbillionaires now control over one-quarter of this wealth, compared to only 7% in 2017.
- The total billionaire assets are nearly half the size of the U.S. economy.
- The ultra-concentration trend accelerated in the past decade, reshaping global finance.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Elon Musk, Bernard Arnault, and Jeff Bezos are among the most prominent superbillionaires driving this concentration.
- Major companies controlled or influenced by these superbillionaires include Tesla, LVMH, and Amazon.
- Institutions such as central banks and global financial regulators are increasingly monitoring billionaire wealth concentration.
- Other key stakeholders include private asset management firms and multinational investment corporations.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, increased wealth concentration may fuel public demands for new tax policies and regulations targeting billionaires.
- Medium-term effects could include slower economic mobility, heightened financial market risks, and potential shifts in global economic power.
- Political and social instability may rise as perceptions of inequality intensify.
- Superbillionaire influence could shape policy agendas and innovation directions worldwide.
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Science News
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The impact of simultaneous AI and aerospace breakthroughs on Tesla, SpaceX, and orbital computing |
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🗺 Background:- Tesla and SpaceX are simultaneously advancing AI technologies, including Grok 4.7 and AGI, and aerospace innovations like Cybercab and Starship as of September 2026.
- Besxar is pioneering orbital chip factories by leveraging SpaceX Falcon 9 rockets for manufacturing in space, creating new pathways for satellite and computing capacity.
- Recent developments explore integrating advanced AI with orbital computing, aiming for unprecedented automation and infrastructure growth.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Elon Musk leads both Tesla and SpaceX, driving integration between AI and aerospace breakthroughs.
- Besxar is the company building orbital semiconductor fabrication plants using SpaceX Falcon 9 as launch vehicles.
- Major AI milestones such as Grok 4.7 and AGI involve Tesla and SpaceX partnership initiatives.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term: AI-powered FSD 15 and Cybercab could transform global transport, boosting Tesla demand and disrupting the automotive sector.
- Medium-term: SpaceX Starship and Besxar orbital factories may enable large-scale computing and manufacturing in orbit, enhancing satellite capacity and data infrastructure.
- The dual breakthroughs in AI and aerospace may catalyze new business models where intelligent automation and orbital computing intersect, attracting further institutional investment.
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Strategic pivots in tech company leadership: Apple's new CEO and revived product strategies |
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🗺 Background:- Apple has announced a strategic leadership change with John Ternus named CEO as of September 2026.
- The company is revisiting product strategies reminiscent of the Steve Jobs era, including a renewed focus on simplicity and iconic design.
- Apple's new direction emerges amid market maturity in smartphones and growing competition.
- Strategic pivots aim to reinforce Apple’s core identity while adapting to shifting consumer and technology landscapes.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- John Ternus, former Apple Head of Hardware Engineering, assumed the CEO position in September 2026.
- Apple Inc. board members and executive team are central decision-makers in the new strategy.
- Major institutional investors, such as Vanguard and BlackRock, hold significant influence over corporate direction.
- TechCrunch is a primary media outlet reporting these leadership and strategy changes.
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➡ Potential consequences:- Near-term, Apple may experience renewed customer engagement with familiar product strategies and messaging.
- Medium-term, the strategic focus could enhance Apple’s competitive positioning and drive innovation in flagship products.
- Investor confidence may rise due to clear leadership direction and alignment with historic brand values.
- Potential risks include reduced flexibility if the company relies too heavily on legacy approaches.
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Funding dynamics and partnership decisions in AI startup ecosystems: The Listen Labs & Salesforce case study |
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🗺 Background:- Listen Labs is an AI research startup operating in the startup ecosystem aimed at enterprise partnerships.
- Salesforce is a leading enterprise cloud computing company frequently involved in investing or partnering with high-growth tech startups.
- Venture funding rounds are a common mechanism for AI startups to secure capital and scale their operations.
- Partnership dynamics involve balancing short-term funding with strategic long-term corporate relationships.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Listen Labs, founded by Dr. Anna Li, is the main AI startup in the case study.
- Salesforce Ventures, the investment arm of Salesforce, played a key role in negotiations.
- Major VC firms such as Sequoia Capital and Andreessen Horowitz were reportedly engaged in preliminary funding discussions.
- Dr. Anna Li (Listen Labs CEO), Mark Benioff (Salesforce CEO), and Tom Gillis (Salesforce AI lead) are primary individuals in the decision-making process.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, Listen Labs's choice may delay their scaling pace due to paused external venture funding.
- Salesforce could gain early access to cutting-edge AI research and technology before broader market exposure.
- Other venture firms may reconsider their allocation strategies for AI startups that prioritize corporate partnerships.
- Medium-term, this decision could affect valuation benchmarks and lead to shifts in startup partnership-versus-funding models across the AI sector.
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Ethical, privacy, and societal risks raised by rapid advances in AI alignment and self-improving systems |
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🗺 Background:- AI alignment and self-improving systems refer to technologies designed to optimize and modify their own goals, often with little human oversight.
- Rapid development in AI has raised ethical concerns about control, transparency, and unintended behaviors since at least 2022.
- Privacy and societal risks have escalated as leading labs, including OpenAI and Anthropic, push for increasingly autonomous AI agents.
- Policymakers and researchers are debating potential regulations for self-improving AI systems as of September 2026.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- Paul Christiano, a well-known AI alignment researcher, has joined the OpenAI Foundation board.
- Anthropic is a major AI company with recent public warnings about self-improving AI from its researchers.
- OpenAI and Anthropic are two of the most prominent institutions developing advanced AI alignment and self-improvement technology.
- TechCrunch has been a primary media outlet reporting on these developments, publishing multiple articles on 2026-09-09.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near-term, expert resignations may trigger increased public scrutiny and regulatory calls targeting self-improving AI systems.
- Medium-term risks include potential loss of human control over autonomous AI, raising societal and privacy threats articulated by leading researchers.
- Companies could face reputational damage and legal pressures if AI systems act unpredictably or harm individuals.
- Broader ethical debates may push institutions to adopt stricter oversight models or pause development of self-improving AI.
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Regulatory approaches to powering emerging digital infrastructures: Data center clean power rules in Massachusetts |
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🗺 Background:- Massachusetts introduced new regulations targeting the environmental impact of data centers in September 2026.
- The rules require data centers to source a significant portion of their power from clean energy sources.
- Massachusetts is the third U.S. state to implement such restrictions in the past three months.
- Data center energy consumption is a growing concern due to increasing demand for digital infrastructure.
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🎩 Key stakeholders:- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection is responsible for enforcing the new data center clean power rules.
- Major data center operators like Amazon Web Services and Google are directly impacted by the regulations.
- State policymakers, including Governor Maura Healey, have publicly supported the environmental measures.
- Local utility providers and renewable energy suppliers are key players in compliance and implementation.
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➡ Potential consequences:- In the near term, data center developers may face higher costs and project delays due to stricter permitting requirements.
- Medium-term impacts could include increased investment in clean energy infrastructure statewide.
- Some operators may relocate projects to states with less stringent regulations.
- Enhanced environmental standards could boost Massachusetts' reputation as a leader in sustainable technology policy.
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Culture
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No famous European painter from the 5th century "N/A..." There are no recorded famous painters from 5th century Europe, as the period was marked by the decline of the Western Roman Empire and the early Middle Ages, during which artistic traditions were mainly religious and not attributed to known individual artists.... | Sidonius Apollinaris "Let us therefore learn to live and die well, and to leave behind us a memory worthy of our life..." Sidonius Apollinaris (c. 430 – c. 489) was a Gallo-Roman poet, diplomat, and bishop of Clermont. He is known for his letters and poems that provide valuable insights into the late Roman Empire and the early medieval period.... |
No famous European scientist from the 5th century "N/A..." The 5th century in Europe did not have recognized scientists in the modern sense; scientific knowledge was often preserved and transmitted by scholars in the Byzantine Empire or through monastic communities.... | Flavius Aetius "I have no greater pleasure than to serve Rome and the Roman people..." Flavius Aetius (c. 396 – 454) was a Roman general and statesman often called the 'last of the Romans' for his efforts to maintain the Western Roman Empire. He is best known for his victory against the Huns at the Battle of the Catalaunian Plains in 451.... |
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NASA
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Comet NEOWISE Rising over the Adriatic Sea (2026-09-13)
Credits: Paolo Girotti |
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Github
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Trading tools |
qtbt 25 stars #160 Research on quantitative trading system based on backtrader framework... | RustyQLib 25 stars #161 RustyQlib: A quant library for derivative pricing and quantitative finance... |
btester 25 stars #162 Python framework optimized for running backtests on multiple asset portfolios... | Quantitative-Country-ETF-Trading-Strategy 24 stars #163 Quantitative Country ETF Trading Strategy... |
Sea Vessels |
autonomous-vision-boat 0 stars #160 Computer vision for autonomous boat using OpenCV library for tracking and following object... | DreamBoat 0 stars #161 A dream journal with LLM-powered reflective interpretation tracking over time using FastAPI · PostgreSQL · HTMX. (In active development)... |
ReadBoat 0 stars #162 Per-student reading comprehension tracker for teachers... | boat-tracker 0 stars #163 Track the location(s) of my boat... |
Air Vessels |
finger-bomb 2 stars #160 Video game with goal to destroy enemy planes with your fingers using image recognition and color tracking from video stream... | Optimization-MR-guided-Radiotherapy 2 stars #161 Code for bachelors thesis: Optimization of the Imaging Plane for Real-time Tumor Tracking in MR-guided Radiotherapy of Moving Targets... |
Air-Traffic-Control-Spring-Boot-App 2 stars #162 A simplified Air Traffic Control (ATC) system that keeps track of inbound and outbound planes, and directs them to runways, taxiways, and gates. Made with Java Spring Boot 2.0, Pos... | Open-Source-JIRA 2 stars #163 🚀 Powerful Open Source Alternative to JIRA, Linear, Monday, and Asana. Plane makes tracking issues, epics, and cycles simpler, faster, and more intuitive than ever.... |
Imagery |
Hyperspec-WGAN 14 stars #160 Synthetic Data Augmentation using a Generative Adversarial Network for Improved Hyperspectral Image Classification... | SuperpixelGridMasks 14 stars #161 SuperpixelGridMasks is an approach for sensor-based data augmentation towards image classification tasks and so on.... |
CNN_system 14 stars #162 Keywords: CNN, Fully connect neural network, SFEW dataset, Image Preprocessing, Data Augmentation, Leakey ReLU, k-fold cross validation, Casper. In this project, I build my own CNN... | OpenCV 14 stars #163 Projects including object detection and tracking, data augmentation, facial recognition, image segmentation and many weird and funny ones could be found here. Also, some projects a... |
Video |
DiT4DiT 446 stars #160 This is the official code repo for DiT4DiT, a Vision-Action-Model (VAM) framework that combines video generation model with flow-matching-based action prediction for generalizable ... | VisionReward 426 stars #161 [AAAI 2026] VisionReward: Fine-Grained Multi-Dimensional Human Preference Learning for Image and Video Generation... |
OmniCustom 425 stars #162 Official Implementation of 'OmniCustom: Sync Audio-Video Customization Via Joint Audio-Video Generation Model' ... | World-R1 424 stars #163 [ICML 2026] World-R1: Reinforcing 3D Constraints for Text-to-Video Generation... |