Meta Platforms has announced the release of an artificial intelligence (AI) model called Code Llama that aims to assist in writing computer code. This move signals Meta's ongoing efforts to expand its presence in the AI space.
Code Llama is designed to generate code based on text prompts and can also be utilized for code completion and debugging. This AI model is built on Meta's Llama 2 language model and supports popular programming languages such as Python, Java, and C++. It will be available in various configurations and is positioned to compete with tools like Microsoft's GitHub Copilot.
Further fine-tuned variations of Code Llama are also introduced, including Code Llama – Python and Code Llama – Instruct.
Code Llama – Python is tailored for Python programming language, fine-tuned on 100B tokens of Python code. This specialized model offers added utility, considering Python's prominence in code generation benchmarks and its pivotal role in the AI community.
Code Llama – Instruct is a variation finely tuned for instruction and alignment, improving its understanding of users' prompt expectations. This model excels in generating safe and helpful answers in natural language. We recommend using Code Llama – Instruct for code generation tasks.
This release follows Meta's pattern of offering AI models for free, similar to its previous open-source language model Llama. Meta's foray into AI models aligns with the growing interest from enterprises and businesses in leveraging generative AI for enhancing capabilities and refining business processes.
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