Distillation value: training Fable to distill a stronger Opus
HanchungLee · x · 2026-08-25
Amidst discussions on whether the Fable model needs to be profitable, the prevailing view is that Fable's true value lies not in direct revenue but in serving as a teacher model to distill a stronger Opus model. Any revenue generated by Fable is considered a bonus; the core objective is to leverage the training of the ultra-large model to raise the capability ceiling of the distilled product.
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