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Why use Llama Guard 2 8B on OctoAI API (Deprecated)?
OctoAI API (Deprecated) offers Llama Guard 2 8B with competitive pricing. OctoAI was a hosted inference platform for running third-party foundation models.
Compare Llama Guard 2 8B across 3 providers to find the best fit for your use caseSetup recipe
Docs fallbackUse the provider REST API or SDKCreate a provider API keymodel: llama-guard-2-8bllama-guard-2-8bRequest example
Gotchas
No curated gotchas have been sourced for this exact provider/model route yet.
Compare Llama Guard 2 8B Across Providers
| Provider | Input (per 1M) | Output (per 1M) |
|---|---|---|
| Fireworks AI | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| OctoAI API (Deprecated) | — | — |
| Replicate API | $0.05 | $0.25 |
Capabilities
No model capability flags are currently sourced.
About Llama Guard 2 8B
Llama Guard 2 is an 8B-parameter LLM built on the Llama 3 architecture, specifically designed for content moderation tasks. Released by Meta on April 18, 2024, it excels in classifying both inputs and outputs of LLMs across 11 safety categories. The model generates text outputs indicating whether content is safe or unsafe, providing detailed feedback on violations. It aims to enhance user experience by minimizing false positives while maintaining high accuracy in content moderation, supporting developers in creating safer AI applications .
FAQ
What is the context window for Llama Guard 2 8B on OctoAI API (Deprecated)?
Llama Guard 2 8B supports a 8k token context window on OctoAI API (Deprecated).
How does OctoAI API (Deprecated) compare to other Llama Guard 2 8B providers?
Llama Guard 2 8B is available from 3 providers. The cheapest input pricing is $0.05/1M tokens from Replicate API.
Who created Llama Guard 2 8B?
Llama Guard 2 8B was created by AI at Meta as part of the Llama Guard model family.
Is Llama Guard 2 8B open source?
Llama Guard 2 8B has open weights under Llama 2 Community according to the seed data, but that does not necessarily mean an OSI-approved open-source license.
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Model Specs
Provider
OctoAI (acquired by NVIDIA)
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