Palm 2
This model family is considered obsolete. Consider newer alternatives in Related Model Families below.
4 models2023Up to 8K ctxFrom $0.125/1M input
About
PaLM 2 is Google's advanced family of large language models, building on its predecessor, PaLM. It offers substantial enhancements in multilingual abilities, reasoning, and coding, tailored for key developer use cases. Trained on an extensive dataset from diverse sources such as web documents, books, and code, it excels in understanding and generating complex text across over 100 languages. With variations like Gecko for mobile and Bison and Unicorn for more demanding tasks, it provides flexibility for various applications. Integrated into products like Bard and available through the PaLM API, PaLM 2 aims to outperform earlier models and even compete with GPT-4, though independent assessments have shown varied results 123.
Specifications(4 models)
| Model | Released | Context | Structured Outputs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Text Bison | 2023-12 | — | Yes |
| Chat Bison | 2023-12 | — | Yes |
| PaLM 2 (text-bison) on Google Vertex AI | 2023-12 | 8K | Yes |
| PaLM 2 (chat-bison) on Google Vertex AI | 2023-12 | 8K | Yes |
Available From(1 provider)
Pricing
| Model | Provider | Input / 1M | Output / 1M | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PaLM 2 (text-bison) on Google Vertex AI | GCP Vertex AI | $0.125 | $0.375 | Serverless |
| PaLM 2 (chat-bison) on Google Vertex AI | GCP Vertex AI | $0.125 | $0.375 | Serverless |
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Palm 2?
- PaLM 2 is Google's advanced family of large language models, building on its predecessor, PaLM. It offers substantial enhancements in multilingual abilities, reasoning, and coding, tailored for key developer use cases. Trained on an extensive dataset from diverse sources such as web documents, books, and code, it excels in understanding and generating complex text across over 100 languages. With variations like Gecko for mobile and Bison and Unicorn for more demanding tasks, it provides flexibility for various applications. Integrated into products like Bard and available through the PaLM API, PaLM 2 aims to outperform earlier models and even compete with GPT-4, though independent assessments have shown varied results 123.
- How many models are in the Palm 2 family?
- The Palm 2 family contains 4 models.
- What is the latest Palm 2 model?
- The latest model is Text Bison, released in 2023-12.
- How much does Palm 2 cost?
- Palm 2 models are available at $0.125/1M input tokens through providers like GCP Vertex AI.






