StableVicuna vs. Llama 3.1

StableVicuna is the first large-scale open-source chatbot that has been developed utilizing reinforced learning from human feedback (RLHF). Building on the Vicuna v0 13b model, it has undergone significant enhancements through further instruction fine-tuning and additional RLHF training. By employing Vicuna as its core model, StableVicuna follows a rigorous three-phase RLHF framework as outlined by researchers Steinnon et al. and Ouyang et al. To achieve its remarkable performance, we engage in further training of the base Vicuna model through supervised fine-tuning (SFT), drawing from a combination of three unique datasets. The first dataset utilized is the OpenAssistant Conversations Dataset (OASST1), which contains 161,443 human-contributed messages organized into 66,497 conversation trees across 35 different languages. The second dataset, known as GPT4All Prompt Generations, includes 437,605 prompts along with responses generated by the GPT-3.5 Turbo model. The final dataset is the Alpaca dataset, featuring 52,000 instructions and examples derived from OpenAI's text-davinci-003 model. This multifaceted training strategy significantly bolsters the chatbot's capability to interact meaningfully across a variety of conversational scenarios, setting a new standard for open-source conversational AI.

We are excited to unveil an open-source AI model that offers the ability to be fine-tuned, distilled, and deployed across a wide range of platforms. Our latest instruction-tuned model is available in three different sizes: 8B, 70B, and 405B, allowing you to select an option that best fits your unique needs. The open ecosystem we provide accelerates your development journey with a variety of customized product offerings tailored to meet your specific project requirements. You can choose between real-time inference and batch inference services, depending on what your project requires, giving you added flexibility to optimize performance. Furthermore, downloading model weights can significantly enhance cost efficiency per token while you fine-tune the model for your application. To further improve performance, you can leverage synthetic data and seamlessly deploy your solutions either on-premises or in the cloud. By taking advantage of Llama system components, you can also expand the model's capabilities through the use of zero-shot tools and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), promoting more agentic behaviors in your applications. Utilizing the extensive 405B high-quality data enables you to fine-tune specialized models that cater specifically to various use cases, ensuring that your applications function at their best. In conclusion, this empowers developers to craft innovative solutions that not only meet efficiency standards but also drive effectiveness in their respective domains, leading to a significant impact on the technology landscape.