Selecting GPT-4o for fine-tuning

Choose the correct base model for GPT-4o fine-tuning.

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What
Select 'gpt-4o-2024-08-06' for GPT-4o fine-tuning.
Where

OpenAI fine-tuning dashboard, 'Create' section, 'Base model' drop-down.

Why

Ensures you are fine-tuning the latest GPT-4o model for your custom application.

What it does and when to use it

To fine-tune GPT-4o, navigate to the fine-tuning dashboard, click 'create', and select 'gpt-4o-2024-08-06' from the base model drop-down menu.

Why it works

Specifying the correct model version is crucial for ensuring the fine-tuning process targets the intended base model and leverages its capabilities.

Sources and credit

First seen on Subvolts Aug 20, 2024. Updated Sep 11, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.

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Which AI tools does this work with?
The sources used it with ChatGPT.
Where did this come from?
OpenAI (OpenAI News). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.