README.md

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Llama-Spark is a powerful conversational AI model developed by Arcee.ai. It's built on the foundation of Llama-3.1-8B and merges the power of our Tome Dataset with Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct, resulting in a remarkable conversationalist that punches well above its 8B parameter weight class.

## GGUFs available [here](https://huggingface.co/arcee-ai/Llama-Spark-GGUF)

## Model Description

Llama-Spark is our commitment to consistently delivering the best-performing conversational AI in the 6-9B parameter range. As new base models become available, we'll continue to update and improve Spark to maintain its leadership position. 

This model is a successor to our original Arcee-Spark, incorporating advancements and learnings from our ongoing research and development.

## Intended Uses

Llama-Spark is intended for use in conversational AI applications, such as chatbots, virtual assistants, and dialogue systems. It excels at engaging in natural and informative conversations.

## Training Information

Llama-Spark is built upon the Llama-3.1-8B base model, fine-tuned using of the Tome Dataset and merged with Llama-3.1-8B-Instruct.
## Evaluation Results
Please note that these scores are consistantly higher than the OpenLLM leaderboard, and should be compared to their relative performance increase not weighed against the leaderboard.

## Acknowledgements

We extend our deepest gratitude to **PrimeIntellect** for being our compute sponsor for this project.