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16 line(s) added, 7 removed (around "2026-08-26: Transcription models").

Summary by fallback. It may be wrong; the diff below is what actually changed. Raw: 15e4ef938b-openai-deprecations.diff · commit 15e4ef938b

diff --git a/snapshots/openai/deprecations.md b/snapshots/openai/deprecations.mdindex 0f48f55..0acf1ac 100644--- a/snapshots/openai/deprecations.md+++ b/snapshots/openai/deprecations.md@@ -33,4 +33,17 @@ We use the term "legacy" to refer to models and endpoints that no longer receive Upcoming deprecations are listed below, with the most recent announcements at the top. +### 2026-08-26: Transcription models++On August 26, 2026, we notified developers using `whisper-1`, `gpt-4o-transcribe`, `gpt-4o-mini-transcribe`, and `gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize` of their deprecation and removal from the API on February 26, 2027.++For information about the recommended replacements, see the transcription guide.++| Shutdown date | Model / system | Recommended replacement |+|---|---|---|+| Feb 26, 2027 | `whisper-1` | `gpt-live-transcribe` or `gpt-transcribe` |+| Feb 26, 2027 | `gpt-4o-transcribe` | `gpt-live-transcribe` or `gpt-transcribe` |+| Feb 26, 2027 | `gpt-4o-mini-transcribe` | `gpt-live-transcribe` or `gpt-transcribe` |+| Feb 26, 2027 | `gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize` | `gpt-live-transcribe` or `gpt-transcribe` |+ ### 2026-07-20: Legacy audio, realtime, and transcription models @@ -173,16 +186,4 @@ To improve reliability and make it easier for developers to choose the right mod | 2026-09-28 | `gpt-3.5-turbo-1106` | `gpt-5.6-terra` | -### 2025-08-20: Assistants API--On August 26th, 2025, we notified developers using the Assistants API of its deprecation and removal from the API one year later, on August 26, 2026.--When we released the Responses API in March 2025, we announced plans to bring all Assistants API features to the easier to use Responses API, with a sunset date in 2026.--See the Assistants to Conversations migration guide to learn more about how to migrate your current integration to the Responses API and Conversations API.--| Shutdown date | Model / system | Recommended replacement |-|---|---|---|-| 2026‑08‑26 | Assistants API | Responses API and Conversations API |- ## Past deprecations @@ -279,4 +280,16 @@ In September, 2025, we notified developers using gpt-4o-realtime-preview models | 2026-05-07 | gpt-4o-mini-audio-preview | gpt-audio-mini | +### 2025-08-20: Assistants API++On August 26th, 2025, we notified developers using the Assistants API of its deprecation and removal from the API one year later, on August 26, 2026.++When we released the Responses API in March 2025, we announced plans to bring all Assistants API features to the easier to use Responses API, with a sunset date in 2026.++See the Assistants to Conversations migration guide to learn more about how to migrate your current integration to the Responses API and Conversations API.++| Shutdown date | Model / system | Recommended replacement |+|---|---|---|+| 2026‑08‑26 | Assistants API | Responses API and Conversations API |+ ### 2025-06-10: gpt-4o-realtime-preview-2024-10-01 

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