Key Points
- Google releases Gemma 4, a family of open-source models in four sizes (2B, 4B, 26B MOE, 31B dense) under the Apache license.
- The models are available on Google AI Studio and Hugging Face, expanding access to open AI infrastructure.
- The release positions Google to compete in the open-source AI market against other vendors offering freely licensed models.
Summary
Google released Gemma 4, a family of open-source models described as the best open models in the world for their respective sizes. The lineup includes four variants: a 31 billion parameter dense model for raw performance, a 26 billion mixture-of-experts model for low latency and efficiency, and 2B and 4B parameter models designed for edge device deployment. All four are available immediately under the Apache license through Google AI Studio, Hugging Face, and other platforms, with Google encouraging developers to fine-tune them for specific tasks.
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