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Building My Own AI Video Generation Pipeline — and Why It Costs 6x Less Than a Subscription
Tired of paying for AI video subscriptions that charge you even when you aren't active? This experiment details how to build a self-hosted video generation pipeline using n8n, OpenRouter, and Cloudflare R2. Discover the technical hurdles of async video processing and a real-world cost breakdown that reveals how choosing the right model can save you 6x on every generation.
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Building the BWAI Community Landing Page in a Single Session
Go behind the scenes of a high-speed build for the Build With AI (BWAI) community. Using v0, Next.js, and Vercel, this experiment demonstrates how to move from a blank screen to a live, proof-based landing page in a single session by prioritizing momentum over perfection.
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Experiment Note: Can an AI Agent Turn AI Updates Into Practical Work Tips?
Follow the journey of building Newt, an AI research agent developed during a Vercel hackathon to solve AI information overload. This experiment explores how to move beyond generic news alerts by creating role-specific, actionable "work tips" that translate the latest AI developments into immediate workplace utility.
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