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Model Distillation: How Small Models Learn to Punch Above Their Weight

Training a tiny model to mimic a giant one sounds like a compromise. It is actually a distinct training discipline, and done right it produces models that beat their parameter count in the ways that matter for shipping AI. With an interactive look at the dark knowledge a soft label carries.

BitByteCore Silicon Desk · Jul 28, 2026 · 9 min read