Added GPT-4 series model deprecations for January 14, 2027, and introduced the shutdown_date field to the List models endpoint.

Summary by gemma-4-12b. It may be wrong; the diff below is what actually changed. Raw: 424f4fa96c-openai-deprecations.diff · commit 424f4fa96c
diff --git a/snapshots/openai/deprecations.md b/snapshots/openai/deprecations.mdindex a17ede5..2f05049 100644--- a/snapshots/openai/deprecations.md+++ b/snapshots/openai/deprecations.md@@ -7,4 +7,6 @@ As we launch safer and more capable models, we regularly retire older models. So This page lists all API deprecations, along with recommended replacements. +To monitor model shutdowns programmatically, call the List models endpoint (`GET /v1/models`) and check each model's optional `shutdown_date` field. When present, this field contains the shutdown date as a `YYYY-MM-DD` string, or `null` if no shutdown date has been announced; the field is also available from the Retrieve a model endpoint.+ ## Model deprecation notice periods @@ -33,4 +35,17 @@ 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. +### 2026-10-14: GPT-4 series model deprecations++On October 14, 2026, we notified developers using certain GPT-4 series models of their deprecation and removal from the API on January 14, 2027.++| Shutdown date | Model / system | Recommended replacement |+|---|---|---|+| January 14, 2027 | GPT-4o (`gpt-4o-2024-08-06`, `gpt-4o-2024-11-20`) | `gpt-6-luna` |+| January 14, 2027 | GPT-4o mini (`gpt-4o-mini-2024-07-18`) | `gpt-6-luna` |+| January 14, 2027 | GPT-4.1 (`gpt-4.1-2025-04-14`) | `gpt-6-luna` |+| January 14, 2027 | GPT-4.1 mini (`gpt-4.1-mini-2025-04-14`) | `gpt-6-luna` |++Fine-tuned versions of these models follow the same shutdown schedule as their underlying base models.+ ### 2026-10-01: GPT-5.3-Codex, GPT-5.1, GPT-5.4-Nano @@ -66,4 +81,5 @@ For information about the recommended replacements, see the transcription guide. | 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` |+| Feb 26, 2027 | `/v1/audio/translations` | `v1/realtime/translations` |  ### 2026-07-20: Legacy audio, realtime, and transcription models@@ -154,25 +170,4 @@ Inference on fine-tuned models will continue to be available until the base mode | Jan 6, 2027 | Active existing customers will no longer be able to create new fine-tuning jobs on this date. Inference on fine-tuned models will be disabled only when the underlying base model is deprecated. | -## Past deprecations--Past deprecations are listed below, with the most recent announcements at the top.--### 2026-09-11: GPT-5.4-Cyber--The `gpt-5.4-cyber` model is deprecated and will be removed from the API on October 1, 2026. Migrate to the most capable cyber model available to you before the shutdown date.--| Shutdown date | Model / system | Recommended replacement |-|---|---|---|-| Oct 1, 2026 | `gpt-5.4-cyber` | The most capable cyber model available to you. |--### 2026-05-08: `gpt-5.2-chat-latest` and `gpt-5.3-chat-latest` model snapshots--On May 8th, 2026, we notified developers using `gpt-5.2-chat-latest` and `gpt-5.3-chat-latest` model snapshots of their deprecation and removal from the API.--| Shutdown date | Model / system | Recommended replacement |-|---|---|---|-| Aug 10, 2026 | `gpt-5.2-chat-latest` | `gpt-5.6-sol` |-| Aug 10, 2026 | `gpt-5.3-chat-latest` | `gpt-5.6-sol` |- ### 2026-04-22: Legacy GPT model snapshots @@ -204,4 +199,25 @@ We are also removing fine-tuned versions as below: | October 23, 2026 | `ft-davinci-002` | `gpt-5.6-terra` | +## Past deprecations++Past deprecations are listed below, with the most recent announcements at the top.++### 2026-09-11: GPT-5.4-Cyber++The `gpt-5.4-cyber` model is deprecated and will be removed from the API on October 1, 2026. Migrate to the most capable cyber model available to you before the shutdown date.++| Shutdown date | Model / system | Recommended replacement |+|---|---|---|+| Oct 1, 2026 | `gpt-5.4-cyber` | The most capable cyber model available to you. |++### 2026-05-08: `gpt-5.2-chat-latest` and `gpt-5.3-chat-latest` model snapshots++On May 8th, 2026, we notified developers using `gpt-5.2-chat-latest` and `gpt-5.3-chat-latest` model snapshots of their deprecation and removal from the API.++| Shutdown date | Model / system | Recommended replacement |+|---|---|---|+| Aug 10, 2026 | `gpt-5.2-chat-latest` | `gpt-5.6-sol` |+| Aug 10, 2026 | `gpt-5.3-chat-latest` | `gpt-5.6-sol` |+ ### 2026-04-22: Legacy GPT model snapshots (July 2026 shutdown) @@ -281,5 +297,4 @@ To improve reliability and make it easier for developers to choose the right mod |---|---|---| | 2026‑03‑26 | `gpt-4-0314` | `gpt-5` or `gpt-4.1*` |-| 2026‑03‑26 | `gpt-4-1106-preview` | `gpt-5` or `gpt-4.1*` | | 2026‑03‑26 | `gpt-4-0125-preview` (including `gpt-4-turbo-preview` and `gpt-4-turbo-preview-completions`, which point to this snapshot) | `gpt-5` or `gpt-4.1*` |
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