AI Customization: From Seed Questions to Production-Ready LLMs with InstructLab

Explore a 34-minute conference talk from DevConf.IN 2025 where speaker Aakanksha Duggal introduces InstructLab, an open-source AI community project democratizing generative AI. Learn how this platform removes technical barriers and enables professionals of all skill levels to create domain-specific AI models. Discover the process of model customization and deployment using tools like vLLM, techniques for creating high-quality seed Q&A pairs for synthetic data generation, and how seed quality impacts overall model performance. The presentation covers optimization strategies for synthetic data generation workflows and highlights how open-source collaboration advances the AI ecosystem. Whether you're a business analyst, domain expert, or developer, gain practical insights for building effective AI workflows while contributing to accessible generative AI innovation. Slides and additional resources are available through the DevConf website.