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OpenAI deprecates whisper-1 and gpt-4o transcribe models, shutdown retirement date and replacement

OpenAI · Model · retires Feb 26, 2027 (in 5 months)Unverified

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Dates

Checked Sep 25, 2026 on OpenAI's page
RetiresFeb 26, 2027 (in 5 months)
AnnouncedAug 26, 2026
ReplacementNone named
NoticeOpenAI deprecates whisper-1 and gpt-4o transcribe models, shutdown February 26, 2027. whisper-1, gpt-4o-transcribe, gpt-4o-mini-transcribe and gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize shut down February 26, 2027; migrate to gpt-live-transcribe or gpt-tran
Sourcedevelopers.openai.com/api/docs/changelog#aug-26

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Sep 25Announced2027-02-26UnverifiedOpenAI deprecates whisper-1 and gpt-4o transcribe models, shutdown February 26, 2027. whisper-1, gpt-4o-transcribe, gpt-4o-mini-transcribe and gpt-4o-transcribe-diarize shut down February 26, 2027; miSource

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