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Sber has released Kandinsky 5.0 as open source—a new family of generative models for images and videos. Developers can access the code and weights under the MIT license. Expand the list to learn about all the models:

— Video Pro: Capable of generating HD videos lasting up to 10 seconds, with flexible camera motion control. It outperforms Wan-2.2-14B in quality and matches the visual and dynamic quality of Google's Veo 3. — Video Lite: A more compact model that can operate with GPUs having 12 GB of VRAM. It significantly surpasses the larger model Wan 2.1-14B in quality, both in Text-to-Video and Image-to-Video applications. — Image Lite: Allows for image generation and editing. It outperforms FLUX 1 dev in Text-to-Image tasks and is on par with FLUX.1 Kontext in Image Editing. —K-VAE 1.0: Capable of compressing 2D and 3D data to sizes of 8x8 and 4x8x8. It achieves higher quality in restoring the original signal (+0.5dB PSNR) compared to the best open-source alternatives like Flux, Wan, and Hunyaun.

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A Turkish man was penalized harshly by the court for liking photos of other women—he is now required to pay his ex-wife ₽955,000 in compensation, along with ₽9,000 every month. The Turkish Supreme Court recognized that liking photos can be considered a form of infidelity and stated that it can damage trust in a marriage. This ruling came from a case involving a couple from Kayseri, where the husband liked pictures of unfamiliar women, prompting the wife to claim disrespect and a breach of fidelity. The court sided with her. This decision is viewed as a precedent: virtual affection now carries real financial consequences in Turkey. Will we see this in Russia?

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A sacred RAVE took place in Slovakia — it was officially blessed by Pope Leo XIV. The DJ for the event was Father Guilherme, known as a priest-DJ. The Vatican sent him to Košice to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Archbishop Bernard Bober. Reality mirrors the creations of neural networks.

Yandex Taxi has introduced an AI agent for support. This technology is based on four large language models using Alice AI LLM. The agent can independently make decisions and take actions: it can issue refunds, reorder cars, and send promo codes. It goes beyond simply generating responses and performs real actions within the system. To achieve this, developers from Yandex's Urban Services Tech Platform trained the agent on actual conversations with operators. As a result, the response speed to users has increased by 1.5 times. Meanwhile, operators continue to work and can now connect more quickly to complex cases.

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⚡️New Windows 11 update is ruining FPS in games — Nvidia has released an urgent update to fix the issue. The problem was discovered in Windows 11 builds 24H2 and 25H2, as well as in update KB5066835. In addition to lagging in games, the update caused problems with USB devices, leading keyboards and mice to stop working altogether. To update, click here.

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Lada cars will increase in price again — AvtoVAZ has reported that a price hike is necessary. The reason is straightforward: the cost of production has risen to the point where it is no longer possible to maintain current prices. There are 9 days left until the increase in recycling fees takes effect.

Avito Joins the AI Alliance. The technology platform will collaborate with other members of the association to work on developing standards for the application of neural networks and assist businesses in integrating modern technologies. Avito's membership will strengthen the association due to its accumulated expertise. For the past ten years, the company has been actively investing in AI initiatives. Key developments include recommendation systems, the A-Vibe and A-Vision neural networks, and its own R&D center. Soon, Avito will also introduce Avi—a smart assistant for shoppers.

Robots couldn't handle working in the factory — the Figure 02 bots sent to the BMW factory literally fell apart while working. These metal workers toiled for 10 hours a day, Monday through Friday, and soon started to... lose their arms. On top of that, their entire bodies and palms were badly scratched. Ultimately, the developers took pity on the robots and retired them after just 10 months of service, replacing them with a new version. Even robots retire after a year, while you have to work your whole life.

Genshin Impact developers are creating their own GTA with anime girls — Varsapura. Players switch between three heroines, each with their own unique style and combat moves. Throughout the game, you can drive around the streets, interact with characters, and take down enemies using stealth, magical abilities, and close combat. You can even... fly with an umbrella. The main storyline revolves around a team from a secret organization called SEAL, investigating a major conspiracy in a futuristic city. The release date hasn't been announced yet, but it's likely that the game will come out before GTA 6.

⚡️Bitcoin continues to plummet — the coin is now valued at 85 thousand dollars. In contrast, just last summer it reached an all-time high, and now the chart resembles a prolonged freefall with no signs of stopping. The cryptocurrency has collapsed, crashed, and is in shambles.

If you often feel unwell, burned out, or are experiencing depression, the issue isn’t with you. Scientists have discovered that most of our life’s challenges stem from our too-slow evolution. The last 300 years have been devastating for humanity—industrialization, urbanization, and digitalization are advancing at a pace much faster than our bodies can adapt. This mismatch impacts our mental health, physical abilities, and most importantly, our reproductive capacity. The biology of early humans was shaped by nature: skin adapted to the climate, muscles developed for hunting and gathering, and the brain typically solved simple yet vital tasks. Modern cities, with their constant light pollution, harmful emissions, and tons of microplastics, are drastically different from ancient living conditions. Scientists have quickly found a solution: if you feel that city life is draining you, simply spend some time in the countryside.

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An Incredible Tool for Lawyers — Yandex B2B Tech has launched an AI assistant that speeds up work with contracts and simplifies the search and analysis of information. The NeuroLawyer can provide consultations, review documents, and work with PDFs, images, and videos. It has a strong grasp of the nuances and logic of law. The assistant is built on the Alice AI LLM language model, specifically fine-tuned for legal tasks.

Thursday, summary.

Moscow is Becoming New York — Developer MR will construct over 1 million square meters of new office spaces. Currently at various stages of implementation: - BELL — A skyscraper located just a 5-minute walk from Belorusskaya, near the White Square. - JOIS — Class A offices in a premium district adjacent to Moscow-City. - ONE — A 379-meter tower within the historical boundaries of Moscow-City, featuring offices, apartments, and top-notch infrastructure. - LINK — A B+ class office cluster near the "Ozyornaya" metro station. - MIND — A project near the "Dynamo" metro station, close to a new premium residential complex. - iCITY — Ready-to-move-in offices in Moscow-City designed by the renowned Helmut Jahn. - TOP TOWER — A 299-meter office tower with bionic architecture, marking the developer's third project in Moscow-City. First and foremost, it is beautiful.