Stable LM vs. RedPajama

Stable LM signifies a notable progression in the language model domain, building upon prior open-source experiences, especially through collaboration with EleutherAI, a nonprofit research group. This evolution has included the creation of prominent models like GPT-J, GPT-NeoX, and the Pythia suite, all trained on The Pile open-source dataset, with several recent models such as Cerebras-GPT and Dolly-2 taking cues from this foundational work. In contrast to earlier models, Stable LM utilizes a groundbreaking dataset that is three times as extensive as The Pile, comprising an impressive 1.5 trillion tokens. More details regarding this dataset will be disclosed soon. The vast scale of this dataset allows Stable LM to perform exceptionally well in conversational and programming tasks, even though it has a relatively compact parameter size of 3 to 7 billion compared to larger models like GPT-3, which features 175 billion parameters. Built for adaptability, Stable LM 3B is a streamlined model designed to operate efficiently on portable devices, including laptops and mobile gadgets, which excites us about its potential for practical usage and portability. This innovation has the potential to bridge the gap for users seeking advanced language capabilities in accessible formats, thus broadening the reach and impact of language technologies. Overall, the launch of Stable LM represents a crucial advancement toward developing more efficient and widely available language models for diverse users.

Foundation models, such as GPT-4, have propelled the field of artificial intelligence forward at an unprecedented pace; however, the most sophisticated models continue to be either restricted or only partially available to the public. To counteract this issue, the RedPajama initiative is focused on creating a suite of high-quality, completely open-source models. We are excited to share that we have successfully finished the first stage of this project: the recreation of the LLaMA training dataset, which encompasses over 1.2 trillion tokens. At present, a significant portion of leading foundation models is confined within commercial APIs, which limits opportunities for research and customization, especially when dealing with sensitive data. The pursuit of fully open-source models may offer a viable remedy to these constraints, on the condition that the open-source community can enhance the quality of these models to compete with their closed counterparts. Recent developments have indicated that there is encouraging progress in this domain, hinting that the AI sector may be on the brink of a revolutionary shift similar to what was seen with the introduction of Linux. The success of Stable Diffusion highlights that open-source alternatives can not only compete with high-end commercial products like DALL-E but also foster extraordinary creativity through the collaborative input of various communities. By nurturing a thriving open-source ecosystem, we can pave the way for new avenues of innovation and ensure that access to state-of-the-art AI technology is more widely available, ultimately democratizing the capabilities of artificial intelligence for all users.