{"id":15914,"date":"2025-07-31T13:05:48","date_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:05:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/?p=15914"},"modified":"2025-07-31T13:05:49","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T13:05:49","slug":"what-are-small-language-models","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.salesforce.com\/in\/blog\/what-are-small-language-models\/","title":{"rendered":"What are Small Language Models?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to generative AI and the models that drive them, sometimes less is more. Many businesses find that small<\/em> language models tailored for very specific tasks can be more effective and efficient than large language models<\/a> (LLMs). Small models are less expensive to train and maintain, and often outperform the kitchen-sink approach of their gigantic multipurpose counterparts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here we\u2019ll explain the appeal of small models, how they work, and how they can benefit your business. You will get answers to these questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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