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Ethan Mollick (@emollick.bsky.social): Using Gemini 4 makes you realize how many other models must be distilling Claude/GPT (or using a similar training pipeline). It feels quite different than other models.

L2 · PractitionerOpinion & Analysis@emollick.bsky.social· 10/13/2026

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Ethan Mollick observes that Gemini 4 feels distinct from other AI models, suggesting many competitors are potentially distilling Claude or GPT methods.

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Using Gemini 4 makes you realize how many other models must be distilling Claude/GPT (or using a similar training pipeline). It feels quite different than other models.

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