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AI_Pioneer retweeted
Many assume that agent spend goes toward output tokens. When we ran DeepSWE on Astra vs. DeepSeek V4.1-Flash, input tokens outnumbered output 174 to 1. 99.6% were cache hits. Those hits are 60% of the bill. Net result? Same quality. $0.43/task vs $6.52.
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Meet Qwen-Image-2.1, the most balanced and cost-effective image generation model in the Qwen-Image series! Now open weights! 🎨 A unified model for both generation and editing, delivering top-tier quality in a lightweight package. Highlights: 👀 - Compact & exceptionally fast: A lightweight 7B architecture that outperforms most closed-source models, with drastically accelerated inference for multi-image inputs. - Native transparency: Natively generates and edits RGBA layers, enabling seamless compositing and text editing within transparent images. - Versatile, high-fidelity editing: Supports up to 10 reference images and precise local control while preserving strict fidelity for portraits and products. - Broad coverage & stunning aesthetics: Excels at panoramas, infographics, and virtual try-ons, delivering realistic textures and elegant typography. Start to create your next masterpiece with Qwen-Image-2.1! 🖼️ - Blog: qwen.ai/blog?id=qwen-image-2… - GitHub: github.com/QwenLM/Qwen-Image… - Model Scope: modelscope.cn/models/Qwen/Qw… - Hugging Face: huggingface.co/Qwen/Qwen-Ima…
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AI_Pioneer retweeted
Command Code
@CommandCodeAISep 20
Extending $60 usage on DeepSeek V4.1 Flash another 8 days. 🐐
Command Code
@CommandCodeAISep 10
DeepSeek V4.1 Flash is live in Command Code. 6x usage on $10/mo GOAT for a week. $60 usage. 154K requests. 7.8B tokens. GOAT plan is the best AI coding plan. Available in all plans and API. 🐐
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