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Microsoft releases 'AesCode' 8B and 32B models that generate slides, posters and dashboards as HTML/CSS (community report)
What happened
According to an r/LocalLLaMA post, Microsoft has released the 'microsoft/AesCode' 8B and 32B models. AesCode generates information-dense visual outputs such as slides, posters and dashboards as HTML/CSS, so the output stays structured and can be edited and verified. According to the description, code models cannot see how layout, hierarchy and color actually look on screen, while image generation models produce visually appealing screens but often render text and numbers incorrectly. AesCode addresses both weaknesses by using an image generated from the same prompt. License and performance figures were not included in the collected excerpt.
Provider claims
The structured output is described as editable and verifiable.
Why it matters
This is an attempt to produce document and report visuals as editable code rather than images. Because the weights are open, it can be tried right away in internal tools that auto-generate slides and dashboards. However, an official announcement has not yet been confirmed.
Confidence low · official source pending
Sources
- Community microsoft/AesCode 8B and 32B Reddit
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