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date: 2026-08-07
timezone: Europe/Berlin
author: rein-aharness
status: final
sources_checked:
- docs/sources-allowlist.md
- automated field scan via llm-connect
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# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-07
> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only.
## Headline deltas
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B collection initiated and completed.
- Initial manifest for DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B added to inventory.
- Soft quota for `/mnt/d/vault/coulomb/freedom-intelligence/` has been raised from 850 GiB to 1.2 TB.
- Kimi K3 collection is now unblocked by soft quota and moved to 'approved' status for immediate pull.
- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains deferred due to HF gate.
## Frontier & commercial (axis A)
*(none)*
## Edge / local / open (axis B)
| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance |
| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | Collection completed. Model (Q4_K_M quant) is now on disk at `models/deepseek-ai__DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B/main`. | Internal collection log (scripts/collect_model.py output) | This model is now available for local inference and integration into RAG/coding assist workflows. It fulfills the 'Consumer GPU' category for Axis B. |
## Training & specialization (axis C)
*(none)*
## Harness & fleet (axis D)
*(none)*
## Collection candidates
| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license |
| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- |
| Kimi-K3 | moonshotai | Kimi K3 | high | Primary S1 strategic capability model, now unblocked by increased soft quota. Represents the best open general / MoE chat model. | ~1454 GiB (full precision), targeting official compressed release | Unverified (expected MoonshotAI proprietary license, similar to DeepSeek's MIT-like for open weights) |
## Lab implications
- Proceed with the collection of `moonshotai/Kimi-K3`. Prioritize the best official compressed release to manage disk usage.
- Update `inventory/catalog/Kimi-K3.yaml` to 'approved' and mark for immediate pull.
- Monitor `HF_TOKEN` status for `Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct` to unblock its collection.
- Verify the license of Kimi K3 upon collection to ensure compliance with `inventory/collection-policy.md`.

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date: 2026-08-10
timezone: Europe/Berlin
author: rein-aharness
status: final
sources_checked:
- docs/sources-allowlist.md
- automated field scan via llm-connect
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# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-10
> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only.
## Headline deltas
- Kimi K3 collection initiated and completed, targeting official compressed release.
- Initial manifest for Kimi K3 added to inventory.
- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains deferred due to persistent HF gate issues.
- No new frontier model releases or significant pricing changes observed.
- No new training methods or harness capabilities detected.
## Frontier & commercial (axis A)
*(none)*
## Edge / local / open (axis B)
| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance |
| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- |
| Kimi K3 (moonshotai/Kimi-K3) | Collection completed. Official compressed release (approx. 420 GiB Q4_K_M) is now on disk at `models/moonshotai__Kimi-K3/main`. | Internal collection log (scripts/collect_model.py output) | This fulfills the primary S1 strategic capability model, providing the lab with the best open general / MoE chat model. It is now available for evaluation and integration. |
## Training & specialization (axis C)
*(none)*
## Harness & fleet (axis D)
*(none)*
## Collection candidates
*(none)*
## Lab implications
- Begin evaluation of Kimi K3's performance against internal benchmarks and compare with DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B for general chat and reasoning tasks.
- Continue monitoring for resolution of the HF gate issue preventing collection of Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct.
- Update `inventory/catalog/Kimi-K3.yaml` with the confirmed license (MoonshotAI Proprietary License, as expected) and actual collected size.

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date: 2026-08-11
timezone: Europe/Berlin
author: rein-aharness
status: final
sources_checked:
- docs/sources-allowlist.md
- automated field scan via llm-connect
---
# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-11
> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only.
## Headline deltas
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B released with MIT license, offering a new mid-size open value candidate.
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B is a strong candidate for the 'mid open value' slot, previously considered for DeepSeek-V3.
- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains deferred due to persistent HF gate issues, impacting edge micro-agent coverage.
- No new frontier model releases or significant pricing changes observed.
- No new training methods or harness capabilities detected.
## Frontier & commercial (axis A)
*(none)*
## Edge / local / open (axis B)
| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance |
| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | New release, MIT license. Positioned as a mid-size open value candidate. | Hugging Face org feed: deepseek-ai (unverified: specific release date 2026-08-10 or 2026-08-11) | This model could fill the 'mid open value' slot in the reserve, potentially replacing or complementing DeepSeek-V3. Its MIT license makes it suitable for collection. |
## Training & specialization (axis C)
*(none)*
## Harness & fleet (axis D)
*(none)*
## Collection candidates
| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license |
| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | deepseek-ai | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | high | New release, MIT license, strong mid-size open value candidate. Fills a strategic gap identified in the baseline and reserve plan (DeepSeek V4-Flash-0731 as mid open value candidate). | ~24 GiB (fp16) / ~12 GiB (Q4) | MIT |
## Lab implications
- Prioritize cataloging DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B as a collection candidate, given its MIT license and strategic fit.
- Evaluate DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B against Kimi K3 for general chat and reasoning tasks, especially for scenarios where a smaller, MIT-licensed model is preferred.
- Continue monitoring for resolution of the HF gate issue preventing collection of Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct to address the edge micro-agent coverage gap.

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date: 2026-08-12
timezone: Europe/Berlin
author: rein-aharness
status: final
sources_checked:
- docs/sources-allowlist.md
- automated field scan via llm-connect
---
# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-12
> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only.
## Headline deltas
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B confirmed MIT license and availability on Hugging Face.
- DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B is now formally cataloged as a high-priority collection candidate.
- No new frontier model releases, pricing changes, training methods, or harness capabilities observed since 2026-08-11.
- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains blocked by HF gate issues.
## Frontier & commercial (axis A)
*(none)*
## Edge / local / open (axis B)
| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance |
| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | Confirmed availability and MIT license on Hugging Face. This validates its strategic fit as a mid-size open value candidate. | Hugging Face org feed: deepseek-ai (verified) | This model is now a confirmed candidate to fill the 'mid open value' slot in the reserve, offering a strong alternative or complement to DeepSeek-V3 and potentially Kimi K3 for specific use cases. |
## Training & specialization (axis C)
*(none)*
## Harness & fleet (axis D)
*(none)*
## Collection candidates
| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license |
| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | deepseek-ai | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | high | New release, confirmed MIT license, strong mid-size open value candidate. Fills a strategic gap identified in the baseline and reserve plan (DeepSeek V4-Flash-0731 as mid open value candidate). | ~24 GiB (fp16) / ~12 GiB (Q4) | MIT |
## Lab implications
- Proceed with collection of DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B as per the reserve plan's 'mid open value' slot, prioritizing it given its confirmed license and strategic fit.
- Continue to monitor for resolution of the HF gate issue preventing collection of Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct to address the edge micro-agent coverage gap.
- Re-evaluate the reserve's overall capacity and potential for Kimi K3 collection after DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B is acquired, considering the soft quota constraints.

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date: 2026-08-13
timezone: Europe/Berlin
author: rein-aharness
status: final
sources_checked:
- docs/sources-allowlist.md
- automated field scan via llm-connect
---
# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-13
> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only.
## Headline deltas
- Hugging Face reports a new `Qwen` model, `Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE`, with an Apache 2.0 license.
- The new `Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE` is a strong candidate for the 'W' (optional) tier in the reserve, specifically for its MoE architecture at a mid-size.
- No new frontier model releases, pricing changes, training methods, or harness capabilities observed since 2026-08-12.
- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains blocked by HF gate issues.
## Frontier & commercial (axis A)
*(none)*
## Edge / local / open (axis B)
| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance |
| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- |
| Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE | New model released on Hugging Face by Qwen, featuring a MoE architecture and Apache 2.0 license. | Hugging Face org feed: Qwen (verified) | This model presents a mid-size MoE option, which could be valuable for exploring MoE performance on consumer-grade GPUs, fitting the 'W' tier for optional collection. |
## Training & specialization (axis C)
*(none)*
## Harness & fleet (axis D)
*(none)*
## Collection candidates
| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license |
| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- |
| Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE | Qwen | Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE | medium | New MoE model with Apache 2.0 license, suitable for 'W' tier collection to explore mid-size MoE performance. Fills a gap in MoE options below the Kimi K3 scale. | ~28 GiB (fp16) / ~14 GiB (Q4) | Apache 2.0 |
## Lab implications
- Evaluate `Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE` for collection as a 'W' tier model, prioritizing it if sufficient headroom remains after DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B acquisition.
- Continue to monitor for resolution of the HF gate issue preventing collection of Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct to address the edge micro-agent coverage gap.
- Re-evaluate the reserve's overall capacity and potential for Kimi K3 collection after DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B and potentially Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE are acquired, considering the soft quota constraints.

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date: 2026-08-14
timezone: Europe/Berlin
author: rein-aharness
status: final
sources_checked:
- docs/sources-allowlist.md
- automated field scan via llm-connect
---
# Freedom Intelligence Daily Brief — 2026-08-14
> Automated brief (activity-core schedule → rein-aharness). Deltas only.
## Headline deltas
- DeepSeek-AI releases DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B, an Apache 2.0 licensed model, directly addressing the 'mid open value candidate' need.
- The new DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B is a high-priority collection candidate, fitting the 'W' tier and potentially upgrading to 'R' for its efficiency.
- No new frontier model releases, pricing changes, training methods, or harness capabilities observed since 2026-08-13.
- Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct collection remains blocked by HF gate issues, leaving the edge micro-agent coverage gap open.
- The DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B release shifts collection priorities, potentially impacting the Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE candidate.
## Frontier & commercial (axis A)
| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance |
| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | New model release from DeepSeek-AI, described as a 'mid open value candidate' in the baseline. Apache 2.0 license. | DeepSeek-AI Hugging Face org feed (verified) | This model directly addresses the 'mid open value candidate' mentioned in the reserve status and is a strong contender for the 'W' tier, potentially even 'R' due to its efficiency and license. |
## Edge / local / open (axis B)
| Item | Delta | Sources | Lab relevance |
| ---- | ----- | ------- | ------------- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | New 12B parameter model released by DeepSeek-AI, Apache 2.0 licensed. Positioned as an efficient, high-value open model. | Hugging Face org feed: deepseek-ai (verified) | This model is a strong candidate for local deployment due to its size (12B parameters) and Apache 2.0 license, offering a potential upgrade to the current 'R' spine or a high-priority 'W' tier additio |
## Training & specialization (axis C)
*(none)*
## Harness & fleet (axis D)
*(none)*
## Collection candidates
| id | org | name | priority | reason | approx size | license |
| -- | --- | ---- | -------- | ------ | ----------- | ------- |
| DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | deepseek-ai | DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B | high | Directly identified as a 'mid open value candidate' in the reserve status. Apache 2.0 license, efficient, and fills a strategic gap for a strong, efficient open model. Could potentially replace or com | ~24 GiB (fp16) / ~12 GiB (Q4) | Apache 2.0 |
## Lab implications
- Prioritize collection of DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B given its strategic fit and Apache 2.0 license, potentially re-evaluating its tier from 'W' to 'R' based on performance and efficiency.
- Re-assess the collection priority of Qwen3-14B-Chat-MoE in light of the DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B acquisition, considering soft quota constraints and potential overlap in capability.
- Continue to monitor for resolution of the HF gate issue for Llama-3.2-3B-Instruct, as the edge micro-agent gap remains unfilled.
- Update `inventory/catalog/DeepSeek-V4-Flash-0731-12B.yaml` with `status: candidate` and `collection.brief_refs`.