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Anthropic commitments on model deprecation and preservation

Discusses model deprecation and replacement impacts, the need for responsible deprecation processes, and the user and researcher costs of retiring models that people depend on.

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Pattern Decisions This Source Supports

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Model update notice Choose model update notice when users need to understand and act on AI model lifecycle, version, capability, deprecation, retirement, replacement, migration, or auto-upgrade changes. The notice identifies the current model and replacement or new model in user-visible text. Supports responsible handling of model replacement impacts on dependent users and workflows.

Evidence Role

This source is treated as platform-guideline evidence. Use it to validate the decision rules above, not as a visual style reference.

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