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Aug 31, 2026 · Artificial Intelligence

Mastering LLM Knowledge Distillation: Theory, DeepSeek Practice & PyTorch Implementation

This article explains knowledge distillation for large language models, comparing compression techniques, detailing target and feature distillation mechanisms, showcasing DeepSeek's distillation of 671B models into smaller Qwen and LLaMA variants, and providing two practical implementation paths: instruction distillation via API and classic logits-based PyTorch code with training tips.