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Gemma 4 models now use quantization-aware training to use less memory while retaining quality performance. These open-source models retain quality better than those that use post-training quantization. The Gemma 4 models optimized with quantization-aware training are available in five sizes: Gemma 4 E2B, Gemma 4 E4B, Gemma 4 12B, Gemma 4 26B A4B, and Gemma 4 31B. The compressed models run on phones and laptops well thanks to a custom mobile-quantization schema.
The American Business Software Alliance opposes mandatory open-source licensing in Europe. BSA argues that sovereignty is protected by governance, audit and risk mitigation. Thomas Boue stated that such criteria raise costs and threaten EU trade commitments. The stance is part of a direct message sent to the French government during a closed consultation.
Penpot is the most evolved Figma alternative, but file migration has been the barrier to switching. A newer alternative now handles.fig files directly, solving the proprietary format problem that stalled previous attempts. This change gives designers a legitimate reason to move from Figma after years of using the tool.