Models · Updated 7 Oct, 02:07 am IST
EmbeddingGemma 2 released under Apache 2.0 license
Why it matters for readers: It shows a practical reason why open licences for AI models matter beyond ideology.
- Simon Willison said he appreciates EmbeddingGemma 2 being available under the Apache 2.0 license.1
- He argued closed, hosted-only embedding models are risky because providers can stop offering models, forcing costly re-embedding of stored vectors.1
- Willison prefers paying a provider for hosted models but wants open weights available so he can run the model himself or switch vendors if hosting ends.1
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