# I had Gemini train its own replacement for $9

**Switching Demand Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Thread | I had Gemini train its own replacement for $9 |
| Category | AI assistants & models |
| Thread type | Story |
| Points | 88 |
| Comments | 43 |
| Posted | 2026-09-17 |
| Linked site | https://www.petervijeh.com/projects/reddit-ner |

## Why this score
- 20+ comments of discussion.
- 50+ points.

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