AI glossary

What is diffusion model?

Short answer

A generative model that learns to turn noise into data by reversing a gradual noising process.

For example

Image generators like Stable Diffusion start from pure static and remove a little noise at a time, guided by your prompt, until a picture appears.

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Questions

What is diffusion model in simple terms?

A generative model that learns to turn noise into data by reversing a gradual noising process.

What is an example of diffusion model?

Image generators like Stable Diffusion start from pure static and remove a little noise at a time, guided by your prompt, until a picture appears.

Where can I learn about diffusion model for free?

AI in Bed explains it in the free lesson "How AI makes pictures" (Beginner level, 6 minutes), with no sign-up.