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Learn how to deploy the VACE video-to-text model on Runpod, including setup, requirements, and usage tips for fast, scalable inference.

From Mistral to DeepSeek, open-source AI is closing the gap with closed models—and, in some cases, outperforming them. Here’s why builders are betting on transparency, flexibility, and community-driven innovation.

DeepSeek R1 just got a stealthy update—and it’s performing better than ever. This post breaks down what changed in the 0528 release, how it impacts benchmarks, and why this model remains a top-tier open-source contender.

Want to run open-source AI models from your phone? This guide shows how to launch a pod on Runpod and connect to it from your iPhone—no laptop required.

Use Cursor as your AI-native IDE? Here’s how to connect it directly to LLM pods on Runpod, enabling real-time GPU-powered development with minimal setup.

Not sure why AI needs a GPU? This post breaks it down in plain English—from matrix math to model training—and shows how GPUs power modern AI workloads.

Learn how to deploy a lightweight Gemma 3 model to generate image captions using Runpod Serverless. This walkthrough includes setup, deployment, and sample outputs.