PanGu-Draw: Advancing Resource-Efficient Text-to-Image Synthesis with
  Time-Decoupled Training and Reusable Coop-Diffusion
Authors: name: Guansong Lu, name: Yuanfan Guo, name: Jianhua Han, name: Minzhe Niu, name: Yihan Zeng, name: Songcen Xu, name: Zeyi Huang, name: Zhao Zhong, name: Wei Zhang, name: Hang Xu

Current large-scale diffusion models represent a giant leap forward in
conditional image synthesis, capable of interpreting diverse cues like text,
human poses, and edges. However, their reliance on substantial computational
resources and extensive data collection remains a bottleneck. On the other
hand, the integration of existing diffusion models, each specialized for
different controls and operating in unique latent spaces, poses a challenge due
to incompatible image resolutions and latent space embedding structures,
hindering their joint use. Addressing these constraints, we present
"PanGu-Draw", a novel latent diffusion model designed for resource-efficient
text-to-image synthesis that adeptly accommodates multiple control signals. We
first propose a resource-efficient Time-Decoupling Training Strategy, which
splits the monolithic text-to-image model into structure and texture
generators. Each generator is trained using a regimen that maximizes data
utilization and computational efficiency, cutting data preparation by 48% and
reducing training resources by 51%. Secondly, we introduce "Coop-Diffusion", an
algorithm that enables the cooperative use of various pre-trained diffusion
models with different latent spaces and predefined resolutions within a unified
denoising process. This allows for multi-control image synthesis at arbitrary
resolutions without the necessity for additional data or retraining. Empirical
validations of Pangu-Draw show its exceptional prowess in text-to-image and
multi-control image generation, suggesting a promising direction for future
model training efficiencies and generation versatility. The largest 5B T2I
PanGu-Draw model is released on the Ascend platform. Project page:
https://pangu-draw.github.io