Key features
Core capabilities each platform advertises.
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- Model distillation
- Proprietary-to-small model conversion
- Cost reduction
- Portable intelligence
Updated March 27, 2026
01.AI builds the Yi series of open-source language models.
Distills proprietary large models into smaller, deployable models — making proprietary intelligence portable and cost-effective.
Core capabilities each platform advertises.
What each tool does well, and the limitations to keep in mind.
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