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Diffusion TV: Experiencing Diffusion Models through Tangible, Embodied Interaction

Sihwa Park1 min readarXivSep 4, 2026

Key Takeaway for Students

Diffusion TV is an interactive AI art installation that offers a tangible and embodied experience of diffusion models through a modified CRT TV. By physically manipulating the TV's antenna, audiences control the clarity of AI-generated images and sounds, metaphorically enacting the denoising process that underlies diffusion-based generation. Using the tuning knob, participants

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This paper highlights an innovative approach to interacting with generative AI, moving beyond traditional interfaces to explore tangible and embodied experiences. For ML engineers, understanding such novel interaction paradigms can inspire new applications and deployment strategies for generative models, especially in art, education, and public installations.

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Skills to learn

Integrating diffusion models with real-time sensor inputDeveloping interactive AI applications with physical controlsDesigning user experiences for generative AI systemsOptimizing diffusion model inference for low-latency feedbackImplementing multimodal generative AI (image and sound synthesis)

Interview questions

Describe the technical challenges in achieving real-time, low-latency feedback for a diffusion model based on continuous physical input.
How would you design the architecture for a system that dynamically adjusts the denoising steps or sampling parameters of a diffusion model based on an analog input like an antenna's position?
Propose a system design for an interactive art installation that uses generative AI, considering hardware, software, and user interaction. How would you ensure robustness and scalability for public use?

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