LLM Reference

Japanese StableLM 2 Models by Stability AI

Stability AIStability AI Community LicenseOpen weights
2 models2023Up to 4k ctx

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Details

ResearcherStability AI
Commercial useCommercial use: conditional
Models2
Released2023
Max context4k

About

The Japanese StableLM 2 family features a collection of large language models geared towards exceptional Japanese language processing. Built on the foundational StableLM 2 architecture, this family offers versions of varying sizes, including a standout 1.6 billion parameter model designed for enhanced accessibility with more limited hardware resources 34. These models include both base forms, trained on general Japanese linguistic data, and versions fine-tuned for instructions, which enhance conversational capabilities 3. They cater to a wide array of applications, from basic text generation to intricate tasks necessitating a nuanced grasp of Japanese. Stability AI facilitates commercial use through licensing, broadening these models' utility across diverse sectors 3.

Decision facts

Best fit
General model comparison
Capability starting point
Japanese Stable LM 2 1.6B with 4k context
Lowest tracked input
Not tracked
Closest related family
Stable Virtual Assistant

Current Variants

Use-when guidance is based on each model's tracked capabilities, context window, release date, and replacement status.

2 in view

Use when the workload needs 4k context and 1.6B parameters.

2023-124k context1.6B parameters

Use when the workload needs 4k context and 1.6B parameters.

2023-124k context1.6B parameters

Release Timeline

1 release group
2023-12
2 current
Japanese Stable LM 2 1.6B
4k context1.6B parameters
Current
Japanese StableLM 2 1.6B
4k context1.6B parameters
Current

Specifications(2 models)

Japanese StableLM 2 model specifications comparison
ModelReleasedContextParameters
Japanese Stable LM 2 1.6B2023-124k1.6B
Japanese StableLM 2 1.6B2023-124k1.6B