Score-Based Generative Model

Fact

A model that learns the “more real” direction and builds samples step by step.

In Plain Words

A score-based model is like a GPS for TV static. It keeps saying, “less snow, more puppy.”

It starts with random noise, then moves toward a real-looking image or sound. This idea powers many diffusion models.

Related Concepts

• Generative Model
• Diffusion Model
• Denoising Diffusion Probabilistic Model
• Energy-Based Model

Generative Model
A score-based model is a kind of Generative Model that learns to make samples.

Diffusion
Diffusion often uses scores to explain and guide sampling.

DDPM
DDPM can be seen as a step-by-step score-based model.

Energy-Based Model
Both models care about the shape and slope of the data pattern.