AI21-Jamba-Large-1.5
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Parameters | 398B (94B active) |
| Architecture | Hybrid SSM-Transformer (Jamba) |
| Context Length | 256K tokens |
| License | Jamba Open Model License |
| Knowledge Cutoff | March 5, 2024 |
| Supported Languages | 9 languages including English, Spanish, French, etc. |
What is AI21-Jamba-Large-1.5?
AI21-Jamba-Large-1.5 represents a groundbreaking advancement in language model architecture, combining State Space Models (SSM) with Transformer technology. It's the first non-Transformer model to achieve competitive performance with leading models while offering 2.5x faster inference. With 398B total parameters (94B active), it's designed for enterprise-scale applications requiring both speed and quality.
Implementation Details
The model employs a hybrid architecture that leverages both attention mechanisms and Mamba SSM components. It can be deployed using vLLM with ExpertsInt8 quantization, enabling efficient inference on 8x80GB GPUs while maintaining the full 256K context length capability. The model shows remarkable performance retention across increasing context lengths, outperforming many competing models in effective context utilization.
- Supports function calling and structured JSON output
- Includes grounded generation capabilities with document-based context
- Implements efficient tool use through a specialized API
- Features multi-lingual capabilities with strong performance across 9 languages
Core Capabilities
- Superior long-context handling up to 256K tokens
- High performance on key benchmarks (93% on ARC Challenge, 87% on GSM-8K)
- Enterprise-focused features including structured output and RAG support
- Multi-lingual support with consistent performance across languages
- Efficient deployment options with various quantization strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What makes this model unique?
It's the first successful scaling of a hybrid SSM-Transformer architecture to competitive performance levels, offering significantly faster inference while maintaining quality across long contexts.
Q: What are the recommended use cases?
The model excels in enterprise applications requiring structured output, function calling, and document-grounded generation. It's particularly suitable for multi-lingual applications and scenarios requiring long context understanding.
