Sovereign Escape Velocity: Ownership w Open Models — Gus Martins, & Ian Ballantyne, Google DeepMind
This talk introduces Google DeepMind's Gemma family of open models, highlighting their capabilities and the benefits of using open-source AI for greater ownership and customization. The presenters emphasize that while proprietary models like Gemini offer cutting-edge performance, open models like Gemma provide crucial advantages for specific use cases, such as running models on local hardware, handling sensitive data, and adapting models to unique requirements.
Europe 2026 21 min