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A developer has released OpenDLSS, an open-source Vulkan reimplementation of Nvidia's DLSS 5 neural rendering network, published on GitHub. The project aims to reproduce Nvidia's AI-powered upscaling and rendering technology without proprietary dependencies, potentially letting it run on non-Nvidia hardware. Reaction so far is early but curious, with commenters weighing in on the feasibility of recreating a complex neural rendering stack in an open framework.

West Virginia University athletes have been granted an additional year of eligibility following a court ruling, according to The Intermountain. The decision allows certain Mountaineers competitors to continue playing beyond what NCAA rules would normally permit. Details on which sports and athletes are affected, and the reasoning behind the ruling, were not immediately available.

A Niskanen Center piece examines how politically vulnerable members of Congress are localizing their messaging, tailoring appeals to their districts rather than national party lines. The argument is that in competitive seats, representatives distance themselves from nationalized politics to survive. It adds to ongoing debate about how nationalized US politics has become and what it takes for incumbents in swing districts to hold on.