Generative AI in Depth: A Survey of Recent Advances, Model Variants, and Real-World Applications

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Main Authors: Yazdani, Shamim, Singh, Akansha, Saxena, Nripsuta, Wang, Zichong, Palikhe, Avash, Pan, Deng, Pal, Umapada, Yang, Jie, Zhang, Wenbin
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author Yazdani, Shamim
Singh, Akansha
Saxena, Nripsuta
Wang, Zichong
Palikhe, Avash
Pan, Deng
Pal, Umapada
Yang, Jie
Zhang, Wenbin
author_facet Yazdani, Shamim
Singh, Akansha
Saxena, Nripsuta
Wang, Zichong
Palikhe, Avash
Pan, Deng
Pal, Umapada
Yang, Jie
Zhang, Wenbin
contents In recent years, deep learning based generative models, particularly Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), and Diffusion Models (DMs), have been instrumental in in generating diverse, high-quality content across various domains, such as image and video synthesis. This capability has led to widespread adoption of these models and has captured strong public interest. As they continue to advance at a rapid pace, the growing volume of research, expanding application areas, and unresolved technical challenges make it increasingly difficult to stay current. To address this need, this survey introduces a comprehensive taxonomy that organizes the literature and provides a cohesive framework for understanding the development of GANs, VAEs, and DMs, including their many variants and combined approaches. We highlight key innovations that have improved the quality, diversity, and controllability of generated outputs, reflecting the expanding potential of generative artificial intelligence. In addition to summarizing technical progress, we examine rising ethical concerns, including the risks of misuse and the broader societal impact of synthetic media. Finally, we outline persistent challenges and propose future research directions, offering a structured and forward looking perspective for researchers in this fast evolving field.
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spellingShingle Generative AI in Depth: A Survey of Recent Advances, Model Variants, and Real-World Applications
Yazdani, Shamim
Singh, Akansha
Saxena, Nripsuta
Wang, Zichong
Palikhe, Avash
Pan, Deng
Pal, Umapada
Yang, Jie
Zhang, Wenbin
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
In recent years, deep learning based generative models, particularly Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Variational Autoencoders (VAEs), and Diffusion Models (DMs), have been instrumental in in generating diverse, high-quality content across various domains, such as image and video synthesis. This capability has led to widespread adoption of these models and has captured strong public interest. As they continue to advance at a rapid pace, the growing volume of research, expanding application areas, and unresolved technical challenges make it increasingly difficult to stay current. To address this need, this survey introduces a comprehensive taxonomy that organizes the literature and provides a cohesive framework for understanding the development of GANs, VAEs, and DMs, including their many variants and combined approaches. We highlight key innovations that have improved the quality, diversity, and controllability of generated outputs, reflecting the expanding potential of generative artificial intelligence. In addition to summarizing technical progress, we examine rising ethical concerns, including the risks of misuse and the broader societal impact of synthetic media. Finally, we outline persistent challenges and propose future research directions, offering a structured and forward looking perspective for researchers in this fast evolving field.
title Generative AI in Depth: A Survey of Recent Advances, Model Variants, and Real-World Applications
topic Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Artificial Intelligence
Machine Learning
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2510.21887