Addressing the challenge of efficient and controllable image synthesis, the Alibaba research team introduces a novel framework in their recent paper. The central problem revolves around the need for a method that generates high-quality images and allows precise control over the synthesis process, accommodating diverse conditional inputs. The existing methods in image synthesis, such as…

With the recent introduction of Large Language Models (LLMs), the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly outshined. Though these models have successfully demonstrated incredible performance in tasks like content generation and question answering, there are still certain challenges in answering complicated, open-ended queries that necessitate interaction with other tools or APIs. Outcome-based systems, where…

In the realm of video generation, diffusion models have showcased remarkable advancements. However, a lingering challenge persists—the unsatisfactory temporal consistency and unnatural dynamics in inference results. The study explores the intricacies of noise initialization in video diffusion models, uncovering a crucial training-inference gap.  The study addresses challenges in diffusion-based video generation, identifying a training-inference gap…

In the era of edge computing, deploying sophisticated models like Latent Diffusion Models (LDMs) on resource-constrained devices poses a unique set of challenges. These dynamic models, renowned for capturing temporal evolution, demand efficient strategies to navigate the limitations of edge devices. This study addresses the challenge of deploying LDMs on edge devices by proposing a…

Text-to-image diffusion models are generative models that generate images based on the text prompt given. The text is processed by a diffusion model, which begins with a random image and iteratively improves it word by word in response to the prompt. It does this by adding and removing noise to the idea, gradually guiding it…

Reinforcement learning (RL) agents epitomize artificial intelligence by embodying adaptive prowess, navigating intricate knowledge landscapes through iterative trial and error, and dynamically assimilating environmental insights to autonomously evolve and optimize their decision-making capabilities. Developing generalist RL agents that can perform diverse tasks in complex environments is a challenging task that requires numerous reward functions. However,…

Large Language Models (LLMs)  have successfully utilized the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) sub-fields, including Natural Language Processing (NLP), Natural Language Generation (NLG), and Computer Vision. With LLMs, the creation of vision-language models that can reason complexly about images, respond to queries pertaining to images, and describe images in natural language has been made possible.…

The progress in neural rendering has brought significant breakthroughs in reconstructing scenes and generating new viewpoints. However, its effectiveness largely depends on the precise pre-computation of camera poses. To minimize this problem, many efforts have been made to train Neural Radiance Fields (NeRFs) without precomputed camera poses. However, the implicit representation of NeRFs makes it…

Object perception in images and videos unleashes the power of machines to decipher the visual world. Like virtual sleuths, computer vision systems scour pixels, recognizing, tracking, and understanding the myriad objects that paint the canvas of digital experiences. This technological prowess, fueled by deep learning magic, opens doors to transformative applications – from self-driving cars…