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bsboxe··on Images 2.6
I’m talking about low quality 2.5->2.6 and medium quality 2.5->2.6, not low vs medium in the same version number.
bsboxe··on Images 2.6
The input and output pricing per token remains the same between 2.5 and 2.6, although using their image pricing calculator shows a quadrupling of token usage at low and medium quality settings for 2.6. For e.g. at 1024x1024:

2.5 low, 196 tokens, $0.006

2.6 low, 823 tokens, $0.025

2.5 med, 439 tokens, $0.013

2.6 med, 1449 tokens, $0.043

Interestingly, higher quality settings show no change in token usage between the models.

bsboxe··on Humanoid robot: The evolution of Kawasaki’s challenge
Completely different situations. The Unitree demos are prerecorded movements with no real adaptability. While visually impressive, they are highly tuned to perform that specific sequence of actions. If you walked in front of one it would have zero awareness of you and you’d be hit. They’re essentially “blind”. The last video here is likely demonstrating a teleoperated humanoid.
bsboxe··on Apple must pay 13B euros in back taxes, EU's top court rules
They're correct on both. The Irish government is running a budget surplus due to massive increases in the corporation tax intake over the last several years. The issue with delivery of housing and projects in this country isn't due to a lack of money, but a lack of capacity. The economy is already running at full capacity and there aren't enough workers available. Throwing more cash at things wouldn't have a material increase in output for several years until supply could ramp up.