Learn Llama 3.2 and How to Build a RAG Pipeline with Llama and Milvus

Meta has released a series of powerful open-source models called Llama, including Llama 3, Llama 3.1, and Llama 3.2 in just six months. These models are designed to narrow the gap between proprietary and open-source tools, offering developers valuable resources to push the boundaries of their projects. The recent Unstructured Data Meetup hosted by Zilliz discussed the rapid evolution of the Llama models since 2023, advancements in open-source AI, and the architecture of these models. The talk covered up to Llama 3.1, with some notes on Llama 3.2 focusing mainly on size and version differences. The Llama series is based on a decoder-only transformer architecture and can be divided into two main categories: core models and safeguards. The core models are further categorized by size and purpose, while the safeguard tools include LlamaGuard 3, Prompt Guard, CyberSecEval 3, and Code Shield. These models have been trained and fine-tuned on representative datasets and evaluated rigorously for harmful content to ensure safe and reliable use in AI applications. In addition to the core models, Meta has released specialized models like LlamaGuard to promote responsible and safe AI development. The Llama System (Llama Stack API) is a set of standard interfaces that can be used to build adapters for different applications. By providing high-performance models to the public, Meta is fostering innovation in AI and encouraging collaboration within the open-source community.