license: mit
license_link: https://huggingface.co/microsoft/Phi-3-mini-128k-instruct/resolve/main/LICENSE
library: llama.cpp
library_link: https://github.com/ggerganov/llama.cpp
base_model:
- microsoft/Phi-3-mini-128k-instruct
language:
- en
pipeline_tag: text-generation
tags:
- nlp
- code
- gguf
Phi-3-Mini-128K-Instruct
Model Information
Phi-3-Mini-128K-Instruct is a 3.8 billion-parameter, lightweight, instruction-tuned model from Microsoft, belonging to the Phi-3 family. It has been optimized for long-context comprehension and efficient handling of complex, reasoning-dense tasks. The model supports a context length of up to 128K tokens, making it particularly suitable for scenarios involving extended conversations or long-form content generation.
- Name: Phi-3-Mini-128K-Instruct
- Parameter Size: 3.8 billion
- Model Family: Phi-3
- Architecture: Transformer with an enhanced focus on efficient context handling.
- Purpose: Multilingual dialogue generation, text generation, code completion, and summarization.
- Training Data: A combination of synthetic data and filtered, publicly available website data, with an emphasis on reasoning-dense properties.
- Supported Languages: English (primary language).
- Release Date: September 18, 2024
- Context Length: 128K tokens (other versions include a 4K variant)
- Knowledge Cutoff: July 2023
Quantized Model Files
Phi-3 is available in several formats, catering to different computational needs and resource constraints:
- ggml-model-q8_0.gguf: 8-bit quantization, providing robust performance with a file size of 3.8 GB, suitable for resource-constrained environments.
- ggml-model-f16.gguf: 16-bit floating-point format, offering enhanced precision at a larger file size of 7.2 GB.
These formats ensure that the Phi-3 Mini-128K can be adapted to a variety of systems, from low-power devices to high-end servers, making it a versatile option for deployments.
Core Library
Phi-3-Mini-128K-Instruct can be deployed using llama.cpp
or transformers
, with support for high-efficiency long-context inference.
- Primary Framework:
llama.cpp
- Alternate Frameworks:
transformers
for integrations into the Hugging Face ecosystem.vLLM
for efficient inference with optimized memory usage.
Library and Model Links:
- Model Base: microsoft/Phi-3-mini-128k-instruct
- Resources and Technical Documentation:
Safety and Responsible Use
The Phi-3-Mini-128K-Instruct is part of the Phi model family, known for its rigorous dataset curation focused on educational and non-toxic sources. Due to its careful design, the Phi-3 series generally avoids generating harmful or biased outputs. This makes it a reliable choice for safety-critical applications and environments where ethical standards are paramount.
Training Philosophy
The Phi-3 series models are intentionally trained on textbooks, research papers, and high-quality language corpora, avoiding sources that might introduce harmful, biased, or inappropriate content. As a result, Phi-3 maintains a strong adherence to safe and controlled responses, even when handling sensitive topics or instructions.
Risk Profile and Use Recommendations
While no AI model is entirely risk-free, Phi-3's safety features minimize the likelihood of producing unwanted or offensive outputs. However, it is still recommended that users conduct scenario-specific testing to verify its behavior in deployment environments. For additional confidence, consider the following guidelines:
- Intended Use: Education, research, and general-purpose dialogue systems.
- Deployment: Suitable for low-risk applications where adherence to ethical and safety guidelines is crucial.
- Community Testing and Feedback: Open to user feedback to improve safety benchmarks further and align with best practices.
For more information on Phi's safety approach, refer to Phi-3 Technical Report.