Google Introduces Gemma 3: A New Era of Open-Source AI

Alphabet Inc.'s Google has taken a significant step forward in the realm of artificial intelligence with the announcement of Gemma 3, the latest iteration in its family of free and open-source large language models (LLM). This new version not only supports Gemini but also introduces a lightweight variant designed for efficiency and portability.

"Our most advanced, portable, and responsibly developed open models to date," Google describes Gemma 3. These models are engineered to operate swiftly on a variety of devices, from smartphones and laptops to workstations, enabling developers to craft AI applications tailored to the needs of users across the globe.

Preliminary evaluations suggest that Gemma 3 surpasses its predecessors, including Llama-405B, DeepSeek-V3, and o3-mini, in human preference tests, marking a new benchmark in the development of open-source AI technologies.