Creative AI
Two Ways to Teach Diffusion Models the Third Dimension: 2D-Lifted vs. Direct 3D Generation
Diffusion models can generate 3D objects through two main strategies: lifting 3D content from pre-trained 2D models or diffusing directly in 3D space. Each approach presents unique challenges, such as 3D consistency for lifted methods and data scarcity for direct 3D diffusion.
Isabella Rossi·November 7, 2026