🤖 Large Language Models

Gemma 4: Google's Actual Open Model Hits – Benchmarks Don't Lie

Everyone figured Google's next 'open' model would be another tease. Gemma 4? Apache licensed, runs like hell on your laptop – game actually changed.

Gemma 4 model benchmarks running on RTX 4090 with high tokens per second

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Gemma 4's Apache 2.0 license enables true open development, with blazing local inference on consumer hardware. 𝕏
  • Hermes Agent's harness innovations outperform models alone, shifting focus to engineering loops. 𝕏
  • Ecosystem day-zero support signals Google's serious open pivot, but watch for subtle lock-ins. 𝕏
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