xeophon: distillation is irrelevant to why Chinese models are closing the gap
xeophon · x · 2026-09-25
- Researcher xeophon pushes back on the distillation talking point, arguing distillation is not relevant in the grand scheme and nowhere near the reason Chinese models are closing the gap with US models—calling the narrative tiresome.
- Part of ongoing AI-circle debate over the real drivers of China's model progress.
Related event: AI Researchers Debate Whether Distillation Drives China's Model Gains(5 posts)→
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