Merge pull request #58 from instructlab/evolution_update

Project Evolution update

Author: cybette

docs/index.md

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 InstructLab is a model-agnostic open source AI project that facilitates contributions to Large Language Models (LLMs).
 
-We are on a mission to let anyone shape generative AI by enabling contributed updates to existing LLMs in an accessible way.
+!!! note
+    ==**Community Announcement (Sept 2, 2025)**==
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+    Over the past year, we’ve been honored by your creativity, insights, and shared passion for advancing generative AI through **InstructLab**. Whether you added a new “knowledge” via pull request, offered feedback, joined a community call, or helped translate documentation, you’ve shaped our project in meaningful ways. Thank you.
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+    To better align with evolving technical needs, we’re announcing an evolution for the InstructLab community. We will be refactoring the project by separating the components out to improve its maintainability and usability, primarily as a framework SDK for model tuning.
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+    **What's Changing**
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+    To enhance the long-term viability and efficiency of the InstructLab project, a strategic decision has been made to relocate its foundational building blocks into separate, dedicated project repositories. This carefully considered shift is anticipated to yield substantial benefits, primarily in the areas of maintainability and independent component maturation. This independent development will foster greater agility, allowing for more focused improvements and faster iteration cycles for individual parts of the project.
 
-**Our community welcomes all those who would like to help us enable everyone to shape the future of generative AI.**
+    **Looking Ahead**
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+    We’re excited about this next chapter and believe it will lead to more robust, flexible, and powerful tools for the generative AI community. We encourage you to follow the individual component projects in their new homes and continue contributing to their growth.
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+    SDG: [https://github.com/Red-Hat-AI-Innovation-Team/sdg_hub](https://github.com/Red-Hat-AI-Innovation-Team/sdg_hub)
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+    Training: [https://github.com/Red-Hat-AI-Innovation-Team/training_hub](https://github.com/Red-Hat-AI-Innovation-Team/training_hub)
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 ## Why InstructLab