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Developer Trains Gemini Replacement for $9, Details Findings

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A developer reported an experiment where Gemini was used to train its own replacement at a cost of $9, sharing hands-on findings from the process. The account focuses on the practical execution and results of the low-cost training approach.

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    I had Gemini train its own replacement for $9HN

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