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The Best Open-Source Small Language Models (SLMs) in 2026

calendar_today March 9, 2026 person Sherlock Xu domain bentoml

Small language models (SLMs) have become capable enough for production use through advances in distillation and training techniques. The article reviews top open-source SLMs and explains their advantages over larger models for cost-effective, scalable AI deployments.

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