The field of diffusion models and manifold learning is rapidly advancing, with a focus on improving the efficiency and effectiveness of these models. Recent developments have centered around addressing key challenges, such as degeneracies in latent interpolation, score function singularity, and the need for more expressive and regularized models. Researchers are exploring new methodologies, including the use of deep learning techniques, Riemannian manifolds, and adaptive sampling algorithms, to enhance the performance and interpretability of these models. Notable papers in this area include those that propose novel approaches to diffusion models, such as the use of non-isotropic noise and tangential-only loss functions, as well as those that develop new manifold learning techniques, such as Isometric Immersion Kernel Learning and Manifold Learning with Normalizing Flows. Overall, these advances have the potential to significantly impact a range of applications, from image generation and data augmentation to scientific simulations and parameter inference. Noteworthy papers include:
- Automated Learning of Semantic Embedding Representations for Diffusion Models, which introduces a multi-level denoising autoencoder framework to expand the representation capacity of diffusion models.
- IIKL: Isometric Immersion Kernel Learning with Riemannian Manifold for Geometric Preservation, which proposes a novel method for building Riemannian manifolds and isometrically inducing Riemannian metrics from discrete non-Euclidean data.