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Diffusion models: the intro

How do prompts become images? Crash introduction to the science behind the magic

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Konrad Banachewicz
Sep 01, 2025
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In this post I will explain the core ideas powering image generation models - in a rigorous manner, but with the least amount of jargon. In the good tradition of academic books (once a math guy, always a math guy), we start with the theory.

Why does it work?

Diffusion models are the magic behind all the images you've probably seen: Dall-E, Stable Diffusio…

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