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Kev-0.5B: a Jev-like model you can train on a laptop
Kev-0.5B: A tiny open source Jev-like decision model with a TypeSafe-compatible API based on Qwen2.5-0.5B that you can train and run on a MacBook Pro. Model card and weights are available on GitHub https://t.co/53wZQYhhmu https://t.co/6BXJQ8rSHt
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