Generative modeling is one of the hottest topics in artificial intelligence. Recent advances in the field have shown how it’s possible to teach a machine to excel at human endeavors—such as drawing, composing music, and completing tasks—by generating an understanding of how its actions affect its environment.
With this practical book, machine learning engineers and data scientists will learn how to recreate some of the most famous examples of generative deep learning models, such as variational autoencoders and generative adversarial networks (GANs). You’ll also learn how to apply the techniques to your own datasets.
David Foster, cofounder of Applied Data Science, demonstrates the inner workings of each technique, starting with the basics of deep learning before advancing to the most cutting-edge algorithms in the field. Through tips and tricks, you’ll learn how to make your models learn more efficiently and become more creative.
Get a fundamental overview of deep learning
Learn about libraries such as Keras and TensorFlow
Discover how variational autoencoders work
Get practical examples of generative adversarial networks (GANs)
Understand how autoregressive generative models function
Apply generative models within a reinforcement learning setting to accomplish tasks

Generative AI is the hottest topic in tech. This practical book teaches machine learning engineers and data scientists how to use TensorFlow and Keras to create impressive generative deep learning models from scratch, including variational autoencoders (VAEs), generative adversarial networks (GANs), Transformers, normalizing flows, energy-based models, and denoising diffusion models.The book starts with the basics of deep learning and progresses to cutting-edge architectures. Through tips and tricks, you'll understand how to make your models learn more efficiently and become more creative.Discover how VAEs can change facial expressions in photosTrain GANs to generate images based on your own datasetBuild diffusion models to produce new varieties of flowersTrain your own GPT for text generationLearn how large language models like ChatGPT are trainedExplore state-of-the-art architectures such as StyleGAN2 and ViT-VQGANCompose polyphonic music using Transformers and MuseGANUnderstand how generative world models can solve reinforcement learning tasksDive into multimodal models such as DALL.E 2, Imagen, and Stable DiffusionThis book also explores the future of generative AI and how individuals and companies can proactively begin to leverage this remarkable new technology to create competitive advantage.