Model and API retirements

FLUX.2-flex (1) retirement date and replacement

Microsoft Foundry · Model · retires Jan 20, 2027 (in 88 days)Unverified

Vendor page

Dates

Checked Oct 24, 2026 on Microsoft's page
RetiresJan 20, 2027 (in 88 days)
ReplacementNone named
Model makerBlack Forest Labs
NoticeRetirement date; Black Forest Labs
Sourcelearn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/foundry/openai/concepts/model-retirement-schedule

Changes

AnnouncedUnverifiedOct 24Retires Jan 20, 2027. Retirement date; Black Forest LabsMicrosoftSource

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