How are these AI TikTok dance videos made? (Wan2.1 VACE?)

I saw a reel showing Elsa (and other characters) doing TikTok dances. The animation used a real dance video for motion and a single image for the character. Face, clothing, and body physics looked consistent, aside from some hand issues. I tried doing the same with Wan2.1 VACE. My results aren’t bad, but they’re not …

Evaluating Long Range Dependency Handling in Code Generation LLMs

As language models support larger and larger context sizes, evaluating their ability to make effective use of that context becomes increasingly important. We analyze the ability of several code generation models to handle long range dependencies using a suite of multi-step key retrieval tasks in context windows up to 8k tokens in length. The tasks …

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AWS costs estimation using Amazon Q CLI and AWS Cost Analysis MCP

Managing and optimizing AWS infrastructure costs is a critical challenge for organizations of all sizes. Traditional cost analysis approaches often involve the following: Complex spreadsheets – Creating and maintaining detailed cost models, which requires significant effort Multiple tools – Switching between the AWS Pricing Calculator, AWS Cost Explorer, and third-party tools Specialized knowledge – Understanding …