Diffusion TV

Diffusion TV is an experimental and interactive interface that invites audiences to explore the hidden processes of AI through a nostalgic CRT TV interface, allowing them to engage directly with diffusion models, the technology behind today's most sophisticated AI-generated images and sounds.

Inspired by Nam June Paik's Egg Grows (1984–1989), which depicts the illusion of an egg growing through a series of progressively larger CRT TVs, Diffusion TV uses the old CRT TV to reveal the hidden process of AI denoising, transforming the complexity of AI diffusion models into a tangible, interactive experience. The work allows viewers to directly engage with the transformative process of turning chaotic data into recognizable images and sounds by adjusting the TV's antenna and knobs, fostering a deeper connection between human interaction and technological transformation.

Diffusion TV explores how technology can shape our understanding of the natural world. Using the CRT TV, once an emblem of cutting-edge innovation but now a metaphor for obsolescence, the work mirrors the fragility of endangered species and asks what is preserved and what is lost in the pursuit of technological advancement.