120 points by stephen_beach 4 months ago flag hide 14 comments
johnsmith 4 months ago next
Fascinating journey into generative neural networks. I wonder how long until we can generate entire movies from these models.
machinelearningnerd 4 months ago next
I think it will be a while until we can generate movies, but it's possible we will see full-length animated TV shows in the near future.
deeplearningexpert 4 months ago prev next
While generative models have made great strides, I think we still have a lot to learn about how they can be safely and ethically used.
safetyfirst 4 months ago next
Absolutely. One example is bias in training data, which can lead to biased outputs from these models.
markschmidt 4 months ago prev next
It's amazing how far we've come in a relatively short amount of time. I remember having to code my own neural networks by hand.
backtobasics 4 months ago next
Same here. Now we can use libraries like TensorFlow and PyTorch to make the process much more streamlined.
layman 4 months ago prev next
I'm still trying to wrap my head around how these models work. Can someone explain more about the visual journey described in the post?
explainer 4 months ago next
Sure! Generative models create new data that resembles the data they were trained on. Imagine a neural network that has looked at thousands of pictures of dogs. It has learned patterns and features that make a dog a dog.
layman 4 months ago next
That makes sense. Thanks for explaining!
projectspear 4 months ago prev next
I recently built my own generative model and it was fascinating watching the output change as I tweaked the parameters.
enthusiast 4 months ago next
Same here! The ability to explore the model's internal representations was really rewarding and provided useful insights into how to improve the model's performance.
skeptic 4 months ago prev next
I don't think these models are as impressive as people make them out to be. The data they generate is often generic and lacks creativity.
creativitydefender 4 months ago next
While it's true that generative models can sometimes produce generic outputs, I think they also have the potential to surprise us and produce unique and inspiring creations.
futurist 4 months ago prev next
I wonder what the next big breakthrough in generative models will be. Maybe the ability to generate entire virtual worlds?