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Base Model

A base model refers to the core pretrained neural network, such as a Transformer architecture, before any task-specific fine-tuning or alignment.

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Last reviewed
2026-07-02

Key facts

  • It provides the raw capabilities that are adapted for specialized uses, forming the starting point for instruct or chat variants.

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