FaceStudio: Put Your Face Everywhere in Seconds: Conclusion and References

:::info Authors: (1) Yuxuan Yan,Tencent with Equal contributions and yuxuanyan@tencent.com; (2) Chi Zhang, Tencent with Equal contributions and Corresponding Author, johnczhang@tencent.com; (3) Rui Wang, Tencent and raywwang@tencent.com; (4) Yichao Zhou, Tencent and yichaozhou@tencent.com; (5) Gege Zhang, Tencent and gretazhang@tencent.com; (6) Pei Cheng, Tencent and peicheng@tencent.com; (7) Bin Fu, Tencent and brianfu@tencent.com; (8) Gang Yu, Tencentm … Read more

The Noonification: The Good Quarter (8/14/2024)

How are you, hacker? đŸȘWhat’s happening in tech this week: The Noonification by HackerNoon has got you covered with fresh content from our top 5 stories of the day, every day at noon your local time! Set email preference here. ## Product Sense Interview: How to Prepare and Succeed By @olgakirgizova [ 6 Min read … Read more

FaceStudio: Put Your Face Everywhere in Seconds: Results

:::info Authors: (1) Yuxuan Yan,Tencent with Equal contributions and yuxuanyan@tencent.com; (2) Chi Zhang, Tencent with Equal contributions and Corresponding Author, johnczhang@tencent.com; (3) Rui Wang, Tencent and raywwang@tencent.com; (4) Yichao Zhou, Tencent and yichaozhou@tencent.com; (5) Gege Zhang, Tencent and gretazhang@tencent.com; (6) Pei Cheng, Tencent and peicheng@tencent.com; (7) Bin Fu, Tencent and brianfu@tencent.com; (8) Gang Yu, Tencentm … Read more

How Data Encryption Can Simplify Infrastructure Architecture

Product and infrastructure engineering teams are not always aligned with the interests of security engineering teams. While product and infrastructure focus on driving business value and delivering practical solutions, security focuses on detection, prevention, and remediation, which can seem less immediately valuable. Like an insurance policy, it’s not entirely obvious why it’s worth the money … Read more

Product Sense Interview: How to Prepare and Succeed

At my work I regularly interviewed managers of various levels – from interns to CPO-level people, and conducted mock interviews. Recently, I went through interviews by myself at Google and other companies and received an offer from one big company in the Middle East. In this article, I will share my experience and give some … Read more

Navigating Bias in AI: Challenges and Mitigations in RLHF

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to permeate various aspects of our lives, ensuring that these systems operate fairly and without bias has become a critical concern. Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF) is one approach that allows AI models to better align with human values by learning from human-provided feedback. However, this approach is not … Read more

Exploring JSON Schema for Form Validation in Web Components

In the realm of modern web development, ensuring data integrity and user experience is paramount. JSON Schema has emerged as a powerful tool for validating the structure of JSON data, providing developers with a standardized approach to data validation, documentation, and extensibility. When combined with Web Components, JSON Schema becomes an even more potent solution … Read more

Error Rate-Based Anomaly Detection in Log Files

Welcome to the second article of our three-part series on building a real-time log anomaly detection system. In our previous article, we laid the foundation for our system, exploring how to leverage Spring State Machine & Spring Reactor to create a flexible and efficient framework for processing log entries and detecting anomalies. Expanding on our … Read more

FaceStudio: Put Your Face Everywhere in Seconds: Implementation Details.

:::info Authors: (1) Yuxuan Yan,Tencent with Equal contributions and yuxuanyan@tencent.com; (2) Chi Zhang, Tencent with Equal contributions and Corresponding Author, johnczhang@tencent.com; (3) Rui Wang, Tencent and raywwang@tencent.com; (4) Yichao Zhou, Tencent and yichaozhou@tencent.com; (5) Gege Zhang, Tencent and gretazhang@tencent.com; (6) Pei Cheng, Tencent and peicheng@tencent.com; (7) Bin Fu, Tencent and brianfu@tencent.com; (8) Gang Yu, Tencentm … Read more

Discover What’s New in WordPress 6.6: A Guide to the Latest Features and Improvements

Have you been eagerly awaiting the latest version of WordPress? WordPress 6.6 is here, bringing a host of new features, improvements and updates to enhance your website management experience. In this guide, we’ll explore the most important changes and additions in WordPress 6.6, ensuring you’re up-to-date with the latest tools and capabilities. Brief Overview of … Read more

FaceStudio: Put Your Face Everywhere in Seconds: Method and Hybrid Guidance Strategy

:::info Authors: (1) Yuxuan Yan,Tencent with Equal contributions and yuxuanyan@tencent.com; (2) Chi Zhang, Tencent with Equal contributions and Corresponding Author, johnczhang@tencent.com; (3) Rui Wang, Tencent and raywwang@tencent.com; (4) Yichao Zhou, Tencent and yichaozhou@tencent.com; (5) Gege Zhang, Tencent and gretazhang@tencent.com; (6) Pei Cheng, Tencent and peicheng@tencent.com; (7) Bin Fu, Tencent and brianfu@tencent.com; (8) Gang Yu, Tencentm … Read more

Step-by-Step Solana Setup on Windows Using WSL

Anchor the framework for Solana development, currently lacks support for Windows systems. Hence, a Linux environment is required for compatibility with Solana tools and technologies. This article will guide you through installing Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) and other necessary dependencies and technologies, such as Rust, Solana CLI, Node.js, and Yarn, required for Solana development … Read more

The Good Quarter

The past two weeks, I’ve focused on some of the bigger news coming out of this earnings season, so I thought it was only fair to recap all the results I did not get a chance to cover. Here’s a breakdown of what the magnificent 7 reported recently, minus Nvidia, which is yet to report … Read more

Mastering Stable Diffusion 3: A Comprehensive Guide to Using SwarmUI for Stunning AI Art

Don’t skip a second of this tutorial if you want to master Stable Diffusion 3 (SD3) using the cutting-edge generative AI open-source app, SwarmUI. While Automatic1111 SD Web UI and Fooocus don’t yet support SD3, SwarmUI has you covered. Developed by StabilityAI, #StableSwarmUI will amaze you with its incredible features. It builds on #ComfyUI’s robust … Read more

Why Direct Sourcing is Crucial for the Future of Work

In the current dynamic employment landscape, direct sourcing has become an essential tactic for businesses looking to maximize their talent acquisition efforts. Recent data indicates that sixty percent of large businesses either use direct sourcing programs now or want to do so in the future. However, what is direct sourcing exactly? Fundamentally, direct sourcing entails … Read more

Addressing Bias in AI Models Used for University Admissions Decisions

Poring through university admissions applications takes immense manual labor, and human bias is often the subject of questionable headlines because of poor decision-making. AI could solve this problem, but bias oversights are still plentiful enough to negatively impact a student’s future. How Is AI Used in College Admissions? AI does more than scan college applications … Read more

FaceStudio: Put Your Face Everywhere in Seconds: Abstract and Intro

:::info (1) Yuxuan Yan,Tencent with Equal contributions and yuxuanyan@tencent.com; (2) Chi Zhang, Tencent with Equal contributions and Corresponding Author, johnczhang@tencent.com; (3) Rui Wang, Tencent and raywwang@tencent.com; (4) Yichao Zhou, Tencent and yichaozhou@tencent.com; (5) Gege Zhang, Tencent and gretazhang@tencent.com; (6) Pei Cheng, Tencent and peicheng@tencent.com; (7) Bin Fu, Tencent and brianfu@tencent.com; (8) Gang Yu, Tencentm and … Read more

Code Smell 263 – Squatting

Don’t use guessable names in advance on mission-critical resources TL;DR: Secure your cloud resources by avoiding predictable naming patterns. Problems Predictable names Unauthorized access Data exposure risks Shadow resources Account takeovers Idor vulnerability Premature Optimization Solutions Use unique bucket names with dark keys Verify ownership on creation Secure resources fully Have indirections obfuscating real names … Read more

The Benefits of Load Balancing Systems

If you’re building on the blockchain, especially within permissioned pools, you’ve probably encountered a few headaches: Slow response times Overloaded nodes The sheer challenge of managing vast amounts of data It’s a tough gig, but load balancing can make your life a whole lot easier. Dealing With Data Overload Blockchain isn’t like traditional databases. Data … Read more

Floki Announces Major Ad Campaign For Valhalla In The English Premier League For 2024-25 Season

MIAMI, Florida, August 13th, 2024/Chainwire/–Floki is proud to announce that Valhalla, Floki’s groundbreaking PlayToEarn MMORPG, will be at the forefront of a high-profile advertising campaign throughout the 2024-25 season of the English Premier League (EPL). Leveraging LED perimeter boards during live games, this campaign will deliver massive global exposure and enhance the brand’s credibility. The … Read more

Google’s Monopoly: Reduced Competition Reduces Search Quality And The Options Available To Consumers

:::tip United States of America v. Google LLC., Court Filing, retrieved on April 30, 2024, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. You can jump to any part of this filing here. This part is 29 of 37. ::: C. Reduced Competition Reduces Search Quality And The Options Available To Consumers In General Search Services 1126. … Read more

Google’s Contracts Reduce Investment And Innovation Among Market Participants

:::tip United States of America v. Google LLC., Court Filing, retrieved on April 30, 2024, is part of HackerNoon’s Legal PDF Series. You can jump to any part of this filing here. This part is 28 of 37. ::: B. Google’s Contracts Reduce Investment And Innovation Among Market Participants Including Google 1067. Market participants use a … Read more