Introducing Code Llama, an AI Tool for Coding

Code Llama, a language model specialized in code generation and discussion, has been released to improve the efficiency and accessibility of coding tasks, serving as a productivity and educational tool for developers. With three variations of the model available, it supports various programming languages and can be used for code completion and debugging. The open-source nature of Code Llama encourages innovation, safety, and community collaboration in the development of AI technologies for coding.

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8/22/2023

Together AI Unveils Llama-2-7B-32K-Instruct: A Breakthrough in Extended-Context Language Processing

The research team at Together AI has developed a new language processing model called Llama-2-7B-32K-Instruct, which excels at understanding and responding to complex and lengthy instructions, outperforming existing models in various tasks. This advancement has significant implications for applications that require comprehensive comprehension and generation of relevant responses from intricate instructions, pushing the boundaries of natural language processing.

8/24/2023

Meta releases Code Llama, a code-generating AI model

Meta has open sourced Code Llama, a machine learning system that can generate and explain code in natural language, aiming to improve innovation and safety in the generative AI space.

8/25/2023

10X coders beware: Meta’s new AI model boosts coding and debugging for free

Meta has introduced Code Llama, a large language model (LLM) designed to generate and debug code, making software development more efficient and accessible in various programming languages. It can handle up to 100,000 tokens of context and comes in different parameter sizes, offering trade-offs between speed and performance.

8/27/2023

Why generative AI is a double-edged sword for the cybersecurity sector

Generative AI and large language models (LLMs) have the potential to revolutionize the security industry by enhancing code writing, threat analysis, and team productivity, but organizations must also consider the responsible use of these technologies to prevent malicious actors from exploiting them for nefarious purposes.

8/29/2023

AI still not great at generating clean code in API study

Large Language Models (LLMs) like GPT-3.5 and GPT-4 have been found to have high rates of API misuse when answering Java coding questions from StackOverflow, while the open model Llama 2 exhibited a failure rate of less than one percent due to its lack of code suggestions.

9/5/2023

AI coding is 'inescapable' and here to stay, says GitLab

Almost a quarter of organizations are currently using AI in software development, and the majority of them are planning to continue implementing such systems, according to a survey from GitLab. The use of AI in software development is seen as essential to avoid falling behind, with high confidence reported by those already using AI tools. The top use cases for AI in software development include natural-language chatbots, automated test generation, and code change summaries, among others. Concerns among practitioners include potential security vulnerabilities and intellectual property issues associated with AI-generated code, as well as fears of job replacement. Training and verification by human developers are seen as crucial aspects of AI implementation.

9/21/2023

Open Source Software Laid the Groundwork for Today's AI Boom

Open source and artificial intelligence have a deep connection, as open-source projects and tools have played a crucial role in the development of modern AI, including popular AI generative models like ChatGPT and Llama 2.

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Posted 8/24/2023, 1:30:21 PM