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Google releases Gemma 4 open source, scaling to 31B
Jul 6, 2026SOURCE: xix.ai
SO WHAT
Open release widens the window for builders now, but only if distribution outruns concentration.
Gemma 4 arrives in four variants, from mobile to workstation, with the largest at 31B parameters. The wire signal is not just model size; it is another step in the inversion, where capability spreads while the old gatekeeping model tries to keep pace.
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