Salesforce/Llama-xLAM-2-70b-fc-r

Salesforce Llama-xLAM-2-70b-fc-r: Advanced Large Action Model

Salesforce's Llama-xLAM-2-70b-fc-r is a 70 billion parameter model from the xLAM-2 series, specifically designed as a Large Action Model (LAM). LAMs function as the "brains of AI agents," autonomously planning and executing tasks by translating user intentions into actionable steps. This model is a research release, focusing on enhancing decision-making and automating workflows.

Key Capabilities & Differentiators

• Multi-turn Conversation & Tool Usage: The xLAM-2 series represents a significant advancement in handling complex multi-turn dialogues and integrating tool use, trained with the novel APIGen-MT framework.
• State-of-the-Art Performance: It achieves top-tier results on the BFCL (function-calling) and \u03c4-bench (agentic capabilities) benchmarks, outperforming models like GPT-4o and Claude 3.5 in certain metrics.
• High Consistency: Even smaller models in the series demonstrate superior capabilities in multi-turn scenarios while maintaining exceptional consistency across trials.
• Optimized for Function Calling: The -fc suffix indicates fine-tuning for function-calling tasks, enabling the model to effectively interact with external tools and APIs.
• Extended Context Length: Supports a context length of 128k tokens, facilitating more complex and longer interactions.
• Seamless Integration: Refined chat templates and vLLM integration simplify the deployment and use of this model for building advanced AI agents.

Ideal Use Cases

• AI Agent Development: Powering autonomous AI agents that can plan and execute tasks based on user intentions.
• Automated Workflows: Automating complex business processes and decision-making across diverse domains.
• Advanced Function Calling: Applications requiring precise and consistent interaction with external tools and APIs.
• Research in Agentic AI: Exploring and developing new paradigms for agent-human interaction and autonomous systems.