Question Regarding GPT-4o-mini Model Expiration in Azure AI Foundry

Question

Hi,

We've seen a notice in Azure AI Foundry indicating that the GPT-4o-mini model will expire on 2025-08-16. We have a few questions regarding this:

• What actions should be taken in this situation?
• The current version we are using is dated 2024-07-18, but we don’t see any newer versions available. How should we update it?
• Should we begin migrating to a different model?

Thank you in advance for your support.

Regards

Answer 1

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When a model in Azure AI Foundry is set to expire, here are the actions you should consider:

Update the Model: If your current model version is expiring and no newer versions are available, you should monitor for any updates or new releases from Azure. Azure typically notifies customers about new model versions and their default status changes.

Change the Model: If a model expires, it may no longer be available for use. For custom endpoints, speech recognition requests might fall back to the most recent base model, but this might not accurately transcribe your domain data. It's recommended to update the endpoint's model as described in the Azure documentation.

Migrate to a Different Model: If no updates are available and the model is critical to your operations, consider migrating to a different model that meets your needs. Azure provides options to automatically update models when they expire or to manually upgrade them.

For more detailed guidance, you can refer to the Azure documentation on model lifecycle and expiration.

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