Using Llama Guard 2 8B on OctoAI API (Deprecated)

Implementation guide · Llama Guard · AI at Meta

Open Weights

OctoAI API (Deprecated) exposes Llama Guard 2 8B through model ID llama-guard-2-8b. Use the setup steps, sourced pricing, capabilities, and official provider links below to validate this route before deployment.

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Quick Start

  1. 1
    Create an account at OctoAI API (Deprecated) and generate an API key.
  2. 2
    Use the OctoAI API (Deprecated) SDK or REST API to call llama-guard-2-8b.

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Pricing on OctoAI API (Deprecated)

Capabilities

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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 .

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Model Specs

Released2024-04-18
Parameters8B
Context8k
ArchitectureDecoder Only
Knowledge cutoff2023-03

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Provider

OctoAI API (Deprecated)

OctoAI (acquired by NVIDIA)

Seattle, Washington, United States