IBM’s Granite-4.0 Fine-Tuning Made Simple: Create Custom AI Models with Python and Unsloth
Last Updated on October 7, 2025 by Editorial Team
Author(s): Krishan Walia
Originally published on Towards AI.
Granite-4.0 could be the model you have been looking for. Learn to fine-tune it for all your needs!
That’s exactly what fine-tuning does. Instead of forcing a general-purpose model to fit every scenario, fine-tuning lets you sculpt it to your domain, your data, and your goals.

The article discusses the importance and benefits of fine-tuning AI models, particularly IBM’s Granite-4.0, emphasizing its adaptability and efficiency. It highlights the role of the Unsloth library in simplifying the fine-tuning process, allowing developers to effectively customize models for specific domains without needing extensive hardware resources. The piece outlines technical prerequisites, data preparation strategies, and the implementation processes, showcasing how even those with modest hardware can harness powerful AI capabilities. Ultimately, the author argues that mastering fine-tuning is becoming essential for developers and innovators in the evolving AI landscape.
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