AI21labs

The AI21 Labs company has rolled out several cutting-edge models, most notably the Jurassic and Jamba series, that cater to a diverse range of language understanding and generation tasks.

The Jurassic series, including the latest Jurassic-2, provides robust performance across various NLP tasks. This series is distinguished by its different models tailored to varying complexity levels—from handling heavy-duty language processing to optimizing cost-effective operations for simpler tasks. Jurassic-2 models, for instance, are differentiated into versions like J2-Jumbo for intense processing needs and J2-Large for more budget-conscious projects, with specialized instruction-tuned variants to boost performance in conversational AI applications.

On the other hand, Jamba represents AI21’s leap into utilizing a novel SSM-Transformer hybrid architecture, aiming to offer superior throughput and extended context windows compared to other models in its class. This makes Jamba particularly adept at handling tasks that require a deep understanding over large text volumes, setting a new benchmark in the flexibility and efficiency of language models.

Apart from these foundation models, AI21 Studio also excels in providing task-specific models. These models are designed for rapid integration and ease of use in commercial applications, including paraphrasing, grammatical error corrections, and summarization—essentially powering the behind-the-scenes technology of AI21’s consumer-facing app, Wordtune​.

One of the standout features of AI21’s technology is its ability to merge AI capabilities with real-time data access, as seen in the Jurassic-X model. This model not only handles traditional text generation tasks but also integrates with external databases and online resources like Wikidata to ensure up-to-date content generation and practical problem-solving capabilities that reflect the latest information​.

For someone keen on integrating cutting-edge AI into their systems, AI21 offers a streamlined start-up experience with its user-friendly API and comprehensive documentation that guides you through utilizing their models effectively​.

They also created a Viral game named “Human or Not” that tests your ability to figure out if you are chatting to a real person or an AI bot.