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The Evolution of Fine-Tuning: From Retraining Everything to Rewarding Correctness
Last month I had a model, a dataset, and a GPU already warm. The old reflex said fine-tune. I didn’t. I sat there and asked whether…Continue reading on Towards AI »
Towards AIOct 10, 20261 min read
Synthetic Data for Fine-Tuning LLM Agents: Real Tradeoffs and Practical Tips
Fine-tuning LLM agents needs more than just text. Synthetic data helps you build robust, multi-turn interaction datasets without the cost or risk of real user data.
Coasty BlogOct 10, 20263 min read
LLM fine-tuning cost in 2026: $3 to $30 self-hosted, break-even math
Fine-tuning LLMs in 2026 costs $3-$30 in GPU time for open-weight models, or a 50% inference premium on GPT-4.1. Break-even math across three real scenarios.
LLMTest BlogSep 2, 20266 min read
What is RAFT? RAG + Fine-Tuning
What is RAFT? RAG + Fine-Tuning In simple terms, retrieval-augmented fine-tuning, or RAFT, is an advanced AI technique in which retrieval-augmented generation is joined with fine-tuning to enhance …
Becoming Human (AI)Aug 12, 20264 min read