Llama Guard 3 8B

Llama Guard 3 8B, a Llama-3.1-8B model fine-tuned for content safety classification, demonstrates exceptional performance in terms of speed and cost-efficiency. It consistently ranks among the fastest models and offers among the most competitive pricing across all benchmarks. However, its performance on general benchmarks is notably low, reflecting its specialized purpose. In categories like General Knowledge, Ethics, Mathematics, Email Classification, Instruction Following, and Coding, the model achieved very low accuracy scores, often in the single digits or 0%. For instance, it scored 5.3% in General Knowledge and 0.5% in Ethics, indicating it is not designed for general-purpose reasoning or task execution. Its duration for these tasks also varied significantly, with some benchmarks like Instruction Following taking exceptionally long. This model's strength lies in its intended application: content safety classification, particularly for LLM inputs and responses, aligned with the MLCommons standardized hazards taxonomy. Its optimization for 8 languages and support for search and code interpreter tool calls further highlight its specialized utility. The benchmark results clearly indicate that Llama Guard 3 8B is not a general-purpose AI but a highly specialized tool for content moderation, where its speed and cost-effectiveness are significant advantages.