Unveiling Code Llama 70B

Meta has just dropped a bombshell – Code Llama 70B. This coding wizard isn't just a breakthrough; it's a testament to Meta's unwavering commitment to advancing AI technology in an open-source way. This newsletter delves into the key aspects of this groundbreaking release, offering insights into its capabilities, applications, and potential to reshape the future of coding and AI development.

Code Llama 70B: Where Coding Meets Marvel

Meta isn't playing around with Code Llama 70B – it’s their biggest and highest-performing coding model to date, building on LLaMA 2. More than just size, it comes with multiple variations – a base model, a Python-specific version, and an "instruct" model that understands natural language instructions. This versatility underscores Meta's vision of a more intuitive, natural language-based approach to coding, promising to make programming more accessible than ever before.

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The Power of Open Source and Commercial Use

Embracing the spirit of innovation, Code Llama 70B is released for research and commercial use. This move is particularly exciting for developers and companies looking to leverage cutting-edge AI in their projects without the constraints often imposed by licensing. Meta's open-source philosophy not only accelerates the pace of technological advancement but also fosters a community of collaboration and shared progress. You can easily use Code LLaMA 70b in VSCode using something like Ollama or LMStudio. Let me know if you want to see an in-depth tutorial on this.

Zuckerberg's Crystal Ball: A Glimpse into the Future 

Mark Zuckerberg's got his crystal ball out, and he's predicting a world where coding is as outdated as a fax machine – and if you’ve been following my YouTube channel, this will sound familiar.  I’ve mentioned that programming will be obsolete in 10 years on multiple occasions - AI models like Code Llama 70B will be catalysts for this shift.  Zuckerberg's vision hints at a future where ideas can be directly translated into functioning code, revolutionizing software development and application design. The entire “app layer” will likely not be needed. In the mid-term, we’ll see bigger and more sophisticated applications built by smaller teams. Sam Altman predicted we’d soon see a billion-dollar company created by just one person.

The Road Ahead

As Code Llama 70B takes its place as the best open-source coding model, its impact on coding, software development, and AI applications is only beginning to unfold. With the promise of further innovations like Llama 3 on the horizon, the stage is set for an exciting journey into the future of AI-powered coding.

Code Llama 70B is not just a tool but a harbinger of a new coding and AI development era. Its release underlines the potential of open-source AI to democratize technology, making advanced coding capabilities accessible to a broader audience. As we explore the possibilities opened by Code Llama 70B, we stand on the brink of a future where coding is no longer a barrier to innovation but a bridge to new realms of creativity and efficiency.

Disclosures:

• I’m an investor in LMStudio