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Jon Durbin

Jon Durbin

3 models across 1 family · Latest: airoboros L2 70B 2.2.1 (2023-07)

Self-instructing AI innovation pioneer

ClassificationJSON / Tool useIndividual

Jon Durbin's portfolio covers 3 active models across 1 current family, spanning classification and json / tool use. Open a model detail page to compare provider routes and sourced benchmarks.

Covers 2 workload areas across 3 active tracked models; last verified 2026-05-19.

Use it for

  • Teams evaluating classification and json / tool use across this lab's releases
  • Comparing model families before committing to a flagship
  • Migration and pricing follow-ups across 3 tracked models

Do not use it for

  • Choosing a hosting provider without opening a model page for price ladders

Active models

3

Current models from this lab, excluding deprecated ones

Active families

1

Current model families from this lab

Open catalog

3 open

0 open source / 3 open weights

Lowest output price

$0.650 /1M

Cheapest tracked output across active models, per 1M tokens

Latest dated release

2023-07-15

airoboros L2 70B 2.2.1

Freshness

2026-05-19

Researched 106d ago

stale

Release cadence

Dated releases
3
Latest date
2023-07-15

Where this lab wins

  • Classification: 1 tracked model with MMLU-class moderation/safety coverage.
  • JSON/tool-use: 1 tracked model with BFCL / Nexus strict-JSON routing coverage.

Flagship quality / price signal

Selection source
Best sourced coding Q/$
Coding grade
unknown
Benchmark / output price
Not enough sourced benchmark and price coverage

About

Jon Durbin is a distinguished figure in the AI community, particularly known for his contributions to generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs). Based in the Detroit Metropolitan Area, Durbin operates as a self-employed software engineer and AI researcher. His extensive experience as a senior applied AI researcher at Convai highlights his expertise in developing AI-powered non-player characters for video games. His academic foundation was laid at the University of Michigan-Flint, leading to a prolific career characterized by a deep-seated interest in various facets of AI.

Featured models

ModelReleasedContextInput price ($/1M)Output price ($/1M)LicenseOpenness
airoboros L2 70B 2.2.12023-07-15-$0.45$0.65Llama 2 CommunityOpen weights
airoboros L2 13B 2.2.12023-07-15---Llama 2 CommunityOpen weights
airoboros L2 7B 2.2.12023-07-15---Llama 2 CommunityOpen weights

Model families

Recent releases

  1. airoboros L2 70B 2.2.1- 2023-07-15
  2. airoboros L2 13B 2.2.1- 2023-07-15
  3. airoboros L2 7B 2.2.1- 2023-07-15

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