How to Use the Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct Model

If you are venturing into the realm of natural language processing (NLP) and seeking to harness the capabilities of the Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct model, this guide will illuminate your path. This generative model is tailored for excellence in Korean and is beneficial in a multitude of applications. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or a newcomer to NLP, follow these steps to get started.

About the Model

The Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct model is a generative AI model fine-tuned for Korean, utilizing both Korean and English datasets for comprehensive language understanding. Developed by the NC Research Language Model Team, this model uses advanced methodologies such as supervised fine-tuning (SFT) and direct preference optimization (DPO) to better align with human language preferences.

Direct Usage of the Model

Before we dive into the code, ensure you have the proper version of the transformers library. It is recommended to use transformers v4.43.0 or later.

Getting Started with Code

• Start by importing the necessary libraries:

from transformers import AutoTokenizer, AutoModelForCausalLM
import torch

• Load the model:

model = AutoModelForCausalLM.from_pretrained(
    "NCSOFT/Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct",
    torch_dtype=torch.bfloat16,
    device_map="auto"
)

• Initialize the tokenizer:

tokenizer = AutoTokenizer.from_pretrained("NCSOFT/Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct")

• Prepare your messages:

messages = [
    {"role": "system", "content": "You are a helpful assistant Varco. Respond accurately and diligently according to the users instructions."},
    {"role": "user", "content": ""}
]

• Tokenize inputs and set up generation parameters:

inputs = tokenizer.apply_chat_template(messages, return_tensors="pt").to(model.device)
eos_token_id = [
    tokenizer.eos_token_id,
    tokenizer.convert_tokens_to_ids("eot_id")
]

• Generate outputs and display the results:

outputs = model.generate(
    inputs,
    eos_token_id=eos_token_id,
    max_length=8192
)
print(tokenizer.decode(outputs[0]))

Understanding the Code: An Analogy

Imagine you are chef preparing a special dish with a recipe. The ingredients are like the inputs, which you gather and organize at the start of cooking. When you put all your ingredients together to cook, that’s similar to how the model uses the inputs to generate a response. The various parameters, like max_length, act as cooking instructions—guiding how long to cook your dish.

Evaluation with LogicKor

The performance of the Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct has been measured using the LogicKor code. In this evaluation, various aspects such as Math understanding, Reasoning, Writing, Coding, Understanding, and Grammar were scored to provide a holistic view of the model’s capabilities.

Performance Scores

Here are some of the evaluation results for the Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct against other models:

Model                 Math    Reasoning  Writing  Coding  Understanding  Grammar  
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct  6.71      8.57      8.86    8.29    9.86           9.71  
EXAONE-3.0-7.8B-Instruct 6.86      7.71      8.57    6.71    10.0           9.29  
Meta-Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct 4.29     4.86      6.43    6.57    6.71           5.14  
Gemma-2-9B-Instruct     6.14      5.86      9.29    9.0     9.29           8.57  
Qwen2-7B-Instruct       5.57      4.86      7.71    6.43    7.43           7.00  

Troubleshooting

If you encounter issues while using the Llama-VARCO-8B-Instruct model, consider the following troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure that you are using the correct version of the transformers library.
• Check if your device has sufficient memory to handle the model, especially if using a GPU.
• If you receive errors related to tokenization, verify that the input messages are formatted correctly.

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