OpenAI Improves Fine-Tuning API and Expands Custom Models Program
OpenAI announced enhancements to its fine-tuning API giving developers greater control over the training process, alongside an expansion of its custom models program. The updates aim to provide more flexibility for enterprise and developer use cases requiring tailored model behavior. Specific new features include additional hyperparameter controls and tooling improvements, while the custom models program expansion opens new pathways for organizations to build bespoke models with OpenAI's assistance.
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