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Alignment Lab AI

Alignment Lab AI

Researched 16d ago
Flagship Q/$A
Quality74.1%
$/M out$0.070

23 models across 4 families · Latest: OpenChat 3.6 8B (2024-05)

Human-centered approach to safe AI

CodingClassificationJSON / Tool use

Alignment Lab AI's portfolio covers 23 active models across 4 non-obsolete families, with task labels spanning coding, classification, and json / tool use. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.

Portfolio context: 3 decision-task tags, 23 active tracked models, latest research stamp 2026-05-19.

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  • Teams evaluating coding, classification, and json / tool use across this lab's releases
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  • 23 tracked SKUs for migration and pricing follow-ups

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Active models

23

Non-deprecated SKUs linked to this researcher

Active families

4

Non-obsolete families in coverage

Open catalog

0 OSS

0 open-weight (text match)

Decision task tags

3

Mapped to the site-wide task taxonomy

Latest dated release

2024-05-22

OpenChat 3.6 8B

Freshness

2026-05-19

Researched 16d ago

fresh

Release cadence

Showing 5 recent dated ships (full timeline below). Latest spotlight: OpenChat 3.6 8B (2024-05-22).

Where this lab wins

  • Coding: 1 tracked model with SWE-bench / HumanEval-style scores.
  • Classification: 2 tracked models with MMLU-class moderation/safety coverage.
  • JSON/tool-use: 2 tracked models with BFCL / Nexus strict-JSON routing coverage.

Flagship quality / price signal

Anchor SKU: OpenChat 3.5 (0106) (best sourced coding Q/$ in this portfolio).

Coding task grade A · benchmark humaneval score 74.1 · cheapest tracked output from ladder $0.070 per 1M tokens

Alignment Lab AI is an AI research lab founded in N/A. Human-centered approach to safe AI. Alignment Lab AI ships 4 model families totaling 23 models, with the most recent release OpenChat 3.6 8B in 2024-05. Notable families include OpenChat 3, OpenChat 2, and OpenOrca. Use it as a stable reference for lab background, release coverage, and follow-up model pages as they. View official API endpoints, benchmark performance, and coding/agent fit for every Alignment Lab AI model.

About

Alignment Lab AI distinguishes itself as a leading force in the realm of artificial intelligence, primarily focusing on the alignment of AI systems, particularly large language models (LLMs), with human values and intents. Founded with the core mission of democratizing AI technology, the organization is committed to fostering a community-driven environment where individuals and various organizations can collaboratively contribute to the evolution of AI alignment techniques. Their website, alignmentlab.ai, acts as a central resource, offering access to their projects, research findings, and facilitating active community engagement. A key focus of Alignment Lab AI is pioneering methodologies for fine-tuning LLMs using minimal human-generated data. This innovative approach is embodied in their flagship project, InstructLab, which utilizes a groundbreaking technique known as LAB (Large-scale Alignment for ChatBots). By systematically generating synthetic data, InstructLab enhances the training process of LLMs, making them adaptable for specific applications without the demanding computational resources associated with traditional training methods. This not only boosts efficiency but also cultivates a collaborative setting where community input continually refines AI models, propelling advancements in AI capabilities. Ethical considerations in AI development hold a prominent place in Alignment Lab AI's research agenda. The organization engages in extensive discussions on the ethical ramifications of AI technologies, striving to ensure that their tools advocate for fairness, transparency, and accountability. Their work encompasses exploring strategies for bias mitigation, advancing user intent understanding, and deploying rule-based constraints to guide AI behavior in harmony with societal norms and values. This comprehensive approach to alignment research demonstrates their dedication to grappling with the complex challenges presented by generative AI and LLMs. What truly sets Alignment Lab AI apart is its unique integration of community involvement with cutting-edge research methodologies. By harnessing the collective expertise of a diverse group of contributors, they endeavor to construct a more inclusive and effective framework for AI development. The emphasis on open-source collaboration not only democratizes access to sophisticated AI technologies but also accelerates innovation in the field. Their unwavering commitment to iterative refinement through community feedback ensures that their AI models remain pertinent and aligned with evolving human needs and values. In conclusion, Alignment Lab AI stands at the vanguard of AI alignment research, especially in the context of generative AI and LLMs. With innovative strategies like InstructLab, alongside a robust ethical foundation and a committed focus on community-driven development, the organization positions itself as a key leader in the ongoing pursuit of creating AI systems that are both potent and beneficial for society.

Featured models

ModelReleasedContextInput price ($/1M)Output price ($/1M)License
OpenChat 3.6 8B2024-05-228k$0.05$0.15Apache 2.0
OpenChat 3.5 (0106)2024-01-068k$0.07$0.07Apache 2.0
OpenChat 3.5 Gemma2024-01-068k--Apache 2.0

Model families

Recent releases

  1. OpenChat 3.6 8B- 2024-05-22
  2. OpenChat 3.5 (0106)- 2024-01-06
  3. OpenChat 3.5 Gemma- 2024-01-06
  4. OpenChat 3.2 Super- 2024-01-06
  5. OpenChat 3.2- 2024-01-06

FAQ

Who founded Alignment Lab AI and when?

Alignment Lab AI was founded in N/A and is associated with N/A.

What models has Alignment Lab AI released?

Alignment Lab AI ships 23 models across 4 families: OpenChat 3, OpenChat 2, and OpenOrca.

Is Alignment Lab AI's technology open source?

Some tracked Alignment Lab AI models are open-weight, including Mixtral 8x7B SlimOrca, Mistral 7B SlimOrca, and Mistral 7B OpenOrca.

Where is Alignment Lab AI headquartered?

Alignment Lab AI is headquartered in N/A.

What is Alignment Lab AI known for?

Human-centered approach to safe AI. Its most prominent tracked family is OpenChat 3.

How can I access Alignment Lab AI's models?

Alignment Lab AI's models are available via DeepInfra, Fireworks AI, Lepton AI API, and Together AI.

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Last reviewed: 2026-05-19. Data sourced from public lab announcements and provider documentation.