What happened
GitHub’s September notice lists Gemini 3.7 Flash, GPT-5.5, GPT-5.4, GPT-5.4 mini, GPT-5 mini, and Grok 4.5 for removal across Copilot experiences.
Why it matters
Explicit model choices and enterprise allowlists can outlive a model’s availability.
Key numbers & facts
- Six models are scheduled for retirement on October 19.
Practical implications
- Review supported replacements, confirm administrator policies, and rerun representative tasks after switching.
Likely future impact
Analysis, not a confirmed outcome.
- Model migration may become a recurring part of maintaining development workflows.
Evidence
- GitHub, published 2026-09-18; direct source linked below.
What remains uncertain
- Scheduled change from an earlier notice; account-specific rollout was not tested.