Open Source, Granite Models, and InstructLab -- IBM's Developer-First AI Strategy

IBM has made a major bet on open-source AI with its Granite model family (Apache 2.0 licensed) and the InstructLab alignment tool, positioning itself as the enterprise alternative to closed-source AI providers. This module explores IBM's open-source philosophy, how Granite models offer 23x cost savings over frontier models, and why candidates who understand this differentiation will impress interviewers looking for nuanced AI thinking.