The ML Technique Every Founder Should Know - Understanding Diffusion Models

Learn about diffusion, the foundational machine learning framework powering state-of-the-art AI image and video generation tools like Sora, Midjourney, and Google Veo in this 27-minute video from Y Combinator's Decoded series. Discover how diffusion works through detailed explanations and practical code examples as YC General Partner Ankit Gupta interviews YC Visiting Partner Francois Chaubard. Explore the key innovations that make diffusion so powerful, examine real-world applications across various industries, and understand why this technique is essential knowledge for anyone training machine learning models. Gain insights into the "squint test" methodology and learn about other accessible areas where diffusion technology is making significant impact, making this complex AI concept approachable for founders and technical practitioners alike.