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Kandinsky S2V 1.0 released with 2B and 21.4B parameter models

Kandinsky S2V 1.0 has been released, offering two models for audio-driven avatar video generation. The Lite 2B model is designed for efficiency, while the Pro 21.4B model provides higher fidelity. These models animate a reference frame based on a speech track, creating full-figure animations that match the provided audio. AI

IMPACT Enables creation of animated avatars from speech, potentially impacting virtual communication and content creation.

RANK_REASON Release of new models for speech-to-video generation. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]

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Kandinsky S2V 1.0 released with 2B and 21.4B parameter models

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Release of new models for speech-to-video generation. [lever_c_demoted from research: ic=1 ai=1.0]
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  1. r/StableDiffusion TIER_2 (AF) · /u/Crazy-Repeat-2006 ·

    Kandinsky S2V 1.0 - 2B and 21B models.

    <table> <tr><td> <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/StableDiffusion/comments/1xnvslg/kandinsky_s2v_10_2b_and_21b_models/"> <img alt="Kandinsky S2V 1.0 - 2B and 21B models." src="https://external-preview.redd.it/eTF6Y3U0c3AxbnpoMShj8DyyCzKNDqAc3Boc87ARW7SFIvmHsULpzVKMzcDY.png?width…