Model and API retirements

Cohere-embed-v3-english (1) retirement date and replacement

Microsoft Foundry · Model · retires Feb 15, 2027 (in 114 days)Unverified

Vendor page

Dates

Checked Oct 24, 2026 on Microsoft's page
RetiresFeb 15, 2027 (in 114 days)
ReplacementCohere-embed-v5-fast, Cohere-embed-v5-pro
Model makerCohere
NoticeRetirement date; Cohere
Sourcelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry/openai/concepts/model-retirement-schedule

Changes

ReplacementUnverifiedOct 23Cohere-Embed-V5-Fast, Cohere-Embed-V5-ProCohere-embed-v5-fast, Cohere-embed-v5-pro. Read again on the vendor pageMicrosoftSource
AnnouncedUnverifiedOct 22Retires Feb 15, 2027. Retirement date; CohereMicrosoftSource

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