Llama Guard 2 8b — Retired model
This safeguard model has 8B parameters and is based on the Llama 3 family. Just like is predecessor, [LlamaGuard 1](https://huggingface.co/meta-llama/LlamaGuard-7b), it can do both prompt and response classification. LlamaGuard 2 acts as a normal LLM would, generating text that indicates whether the given input/output is safe/unsafe. If deemed unsafe, it will also share the content categories violated. For best results, please use raw prompt input or the `/completions` endpoint, instead of the chat API. It has demonstrated strong performance compared to leading closed-source models in human evaluations. To read more about the model release, [click here](https://ai.meta.com/blog/meta-llama-3/). Usage of this model is subject to [Meta's Acceptable Use Policy](https://llama.meta.com/llama3/use-policy/).
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Can I still use the retired Llama Guard 2 8b model?
No. Llama Guard 2 8b has been retired and is retained here only as a historical reference. See the active alternatives linked on this page.
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