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Diffusion Models

Diffusion models are a class of generative models that learn to reverse a gradual 'noise' process. They start with random noise and progressively refine it, guided by a learned denoiser neural network, to generate coherent and diverse data like images, audio, or video, often achieving very high fidelity.

In plain terms

Imagine starting with static on a TV screen and gradually clearing it up, learning what each blurry pixel should be to form a clear image.

Why it matters

They excel at generating high-quality, diverse content, opening new frontiers for creative AI applications and robust data augmentation.

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