mitsuhiko Backs Model Distillation: It's Competition, Normalize It
mitsuhiko · x · 2026-09-28
Developer mitsuhiko quoted a CNBC report and voiced support for model distillation: "Distillation is competition! Normalize distillation!" The comment weighs in on the industry dispute over using rival models' outputs for training, arguing distillation should be seen as normal, healthy competition rather than something illicit.
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