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arXiv cs.LG AI Research Apr 20

Neural Continuous-Time Markov Chain: Discrete Diffusion via Decoupled Jump Timing and Direction

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Researchers propose Neural CTMC, a new method for discrete diffusion models that decomposes the reverse process into jump timing and jump direction. This approach aligns the parameterization with the fundamental structure of continuous-time Markov chains to improve generative modeling for discrete data.

Why it matters Decoupling jump timing from direction offers a more structurally sound framework for modeling complex discrete state transitions in continuous time.
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#diffusion models #markov chains #generative ai #discrete data

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