16 models across 6 families · Latest: Jamba Large 1.7 (2026-02)
Developing AI for natural language understanding.
AI21 Labs's portfolio covers 16 active models across 5 non-obsolete families, with task labels spanning rag, agents, and long context. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.
Portfolio context: 5 decision-task tags, 16 active tracked models, latest research stamp 2026-05-02.
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- Teams evaluating rag, agents, and long context across this lab's releases
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Active models
16
Non-deprecated SKUs linked to this researcher
Active families
5
Non-obsolete families in coverage
Open catalog
3 OSS
0 open-weight (text match)
Decision task tags
5
Mapped to the site-wide task taxonomy
Latest dated release
2026-02-01
Jamba Large 1.7
Freshness
2026-05-02
Researched 16d ago
Release cadence
Showing 5 recent dated ships (full timeline below). Latest spotlight: Jamba Large 1.7 (2026-02-01).
Where this lab wins
- RAG: 5 tracked models with ruler / needle retrieval benchmarks.
- Agentic: 5 tracked models with BFCL, tau-bench, and SWE-bench tool-use coverage.
- Long-context: 7 tracked models with context-token or InfiniteBench-class signal.
- Classification: 9 tracked models with MMLU-class moderation/safety coverage.
Flagship quality / price signal
Anchor SKU: Jurassic-2 Ultra (best sourced coding Q/$ in this portfolio).
Quality / dollar unavailable for this anchor — missing benchmark coverage and/or output token price on the cheapest ladder route (open the model detail after pricing lands).
AI21 Labs is an Israeli AI research lab founded in 2017. Developing AI for natural language understanding. AI21 Labs ships 6 model families totaling 16 models, with the most recent release Jamba Large 1.7 in 2026-02. Notable families include Jamba 1.7, Jamba 1.6, and Jamba 1.5. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they are added.
About
AI21 Labs is an Israeli AI research company that specializes in developing advanced natural language understanding and generation technologies. Their work focuses on creating AI models and tools that can comprehend, analyze, and generate human-like text, enabling a wide range of applications. For example, in content creation, AI21 Labs' technologies can assist writers in generating ideas, suggesting improvements, or even automating the production of articles and reports. In customer support, their AI can power chatbots that provide accurate, context-aware responses to user inquiries. In language education, their tools can offer personalized learning experiences and real-time feedback to help learners improve their language skills. Software engineers and SaaS executives can integrate AI21 Labs' technologies to build applications that leverage the power of natural language processing, enhancing efficiency, user experiences, and business value across various industries.
Featured models
| Model | Released | Context | Input price ($/1M) | Output price ($/1M) | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamba Large 1.7 | 2026-02-01 | 256K | - | - | Apache 2.0 |
| Jamba Mini 1.6 | 2025-03-06 | 256K | - | - | Jamba Open Model |
| Jamba Large 1.6 | 2025-03-06 | 256K | - | - | Jamba Open Model |
Model families
Recent releases
- Jamba Large 1.7- 2026-02-01
- Jamba Mini 1.6- 2025-03-06
- Jamba Large 1.6- 2025-03-06
- Jamba 1.5 Large- 2024-08-22
- Jamba 1.5 Mini- 2024-08-22
FAQ
Who founded AI21 Labs and when?
AI21 Labs was founded in 2017 and is associated with Tel Aviv, Israel.
What models has AI21 Labs released?
AI21 Labs ships 16 models across 6 families: Jamba 1.7, Jamba 1.6, and Jamba 1.5.
Is AI21 Labs's technology open source?
Some AI21 Labs models are open-weight (Jamba Large 1.7, Jamba Mini 1.6, and Jamba Large 1.6); others are proprietary (AI21 Labs J2-Ultra and AI21 Labs J2-Mid).
Where is AI21 Labs headquartered?
AI21 Labs is headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel.
What is AI21 Labs known for?
Developing AI for natural language understanding. Its most prominent tracked family is Jamba 1.7.
How can I access AI21 Labs's models?
AI21 Labs's models are available via AI21 Studio, AWS Bedrock, Microsoft Foundry, and NVIDIA NIM.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-02. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.