Shopify's 0.8B fine-tune beats GPT 5.6, saves millions
CShorten30 · x · 2026-09-02
Shopify's ML team fine-tuned a 0.8B parameter model that outperforms GPT 5.6-sol xhigh on a specialized task. Founder Tobi Lütke highlighted the effectiveness of training tiny models for specific use cases within a self-improving flywheel, noting the team previously saved $5M using DSPy.
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