Azure OpenAI deprecations

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• Dec 9, 2026in 52 days
  gpt-4o 2024-05-13 retired (auto-upgraded)

  When gpt-4o version 2024-05-13 retires on 2026-12-09 , the service automatically upgrades it to gpt-5.6-sol on the Standard SKU in each region where that version is currently available.

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• Oct 1, 2027in 348 days
  gpt-4o-2024-08-06 fine-tuned deployments

  Deployments of fine-tuned gpt-4o version 2024-08-06 retire on 2027-10-01; training retires no earlier than 2027-04-01.

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• Oct 14, 2027in 361 days
  gpt-4.1-2025-04-14 fine-tuned deployments

  Deployments of fine-tuned gpt-4.1 version 2025-04-14 retire on 2027-10-14; training retires no earlier than 2027-04-14.

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• Oct 16, 2027in 363 days
  o4-mini-2025-04-16 (fine-tuned)

  Fine-tuned o4-mini 2025-04-16 deployments retire on 2027-10-16; training retires no earlier than 2027-04-16.

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