Welcome to the world of language models! Today, we’ll explore how to effectively utilize the Qwen1.5-110B-Chat-AWQ model, a cutting-edge tool designed for text generation and chat applications. Whether you’re building chatbots or simply curious about AI, this guide will set you on the right path.

Introduction to Qwen1.5

Qwen1.5 is the beta version of Qwen2, a transformer-based decoder-only language model that has undergone extensive training on diverse datasets. It boasts several enhancements over its predecessor, such as:

• Multiple model sizes ranging from 0.5B to a massive 110B, including a 14B MoE model.
• Improved performance in human preference rankings for chat models.
• Multilingual support across all model sizes.
• Support for a stable context length of 32K, regardless of model size.
• No need for trust_remote_code.

For further details, check out our blog post and GitHub repo.

Model Details

The Qwen1.5 series encompasses a variety of decoder language models, categorized by size. Each size features both a base language model and an aligned chat model. Built on a robust Transformer architecture, Qwen1.5 utilizes advanced techniques such as:

• SwiGLU activation
• Attention QKV bias
• Group query attention
• Mixture of sliding window and full attention methods

Moreover, the model comes with an adaptive tokenizer suitable for various languages and programming codes, enhancing its versatility.

Training Details

Qwen1.5 underwent pretraining on vast datasets and was subsequently post-trained with supervised finetuning and direct preference optimization to refine its responses further.

Requirements

To get started with Qwen1.5, ensure you have the latest version of Hugging Face Transformers installed (version 4.37.0). Not using this version may result in issues like:

• KeyError: qwen2

Quickstart Guide

Now, let’s dive into the core of using the Qwen1.5 model! Below you’ll find a simple code snippet that demonstrates how to load the tokenizer and model, and how to generate text.

from transformers import AutoModelForCausalLM, AutoTokenizer

device = 'cuda'  # the device to load the model onto
model = AutoModelForCausalLM.from_pretrained(
    'Qwen/Qwen1.5-110B-Chat-AWQ',
    torch_dtype='auto',
    device_map='auto'
)

tokenizer = AutoTokenizer.from_pretrained('Qwen/Qwen1.5-110B-Chat-AWQ')
prompt = "Give me a short introduction to large language models."
messages = [
    {'role': 'system', 'content': 'You are a helpful assistant.'},
    {'role': 'user', 'content': prompt}
]
text = tokenizer.apply_chat_template(
    messages,
    tokenize=False,
    add_generation_prompt=True
)

model_inputs = tokenizer([text], return_tensors='pt').to(device)
generated_ids = model.generate(
    model_inputs.input_ids,
    max_new_tokens=512
)
generated_ids = [
    output_ids[len(input_ids):] for input_ids, output_ids in zip(model_inputs.input_ids, generated_ids)
]
response = tokenizer.batch_decode(generated_ids, skip_special_tokens=True)[0]

Think of this code as a recipe for making a delicious meal. Each ingredient (or line of code) plays a crucial role in the final dish—the text output. You start by gathering your ingredients (loading the model and tokenizer), preparing your cooking area (specifying the device), mixing them together (creating the prompt and input), and finally, letting it simmer (generating the model output) to serve up a tasty result!

Troubleshooting Tips

If you run into any challenges while implementing Qwen1.5, consider the following troubleshooting ideas:

• Ensure you have the correct version of the transformers library installed. Mismatches can lead to unexpected errors.
• Use the recommended hyper-parameters from generation_config.json to mitigate issues with code switching or unwanted outputs.

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Final Thoughts

At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.

Now, you’re equipped with the tools and knowledge to start your journey with Qwen1.5! Happy coding!