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Gemma 4: Google's Open Source Gambit Sparks Instant Mayhem

96 MLX variants before the blog post went viral. Google's Gemma 4 just lit the open source fuse—and everyone's scrambling.

Aisha Patel 📅 Apr 03, 2026 ⏱️ 3 min read 👁️ 0 views

⚡ Key Takeaways

Gemma 4 drops four models under full Apache 2.0, sparking 96 MLX variants overnight.
256k context and native audio shine on paper, but real-world hallucinations persist.
Google's 'openness' feels like calculated community farming—watch for clawbacks.

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Originally reported by Towards AI