
GitHub has announced the deprecation of GPT-5.2 and GPT-5.2-Codex models across most Copilot experiences as of June 5, 2026. These models will no longer be available for Copilot Chat, inline edits, and code completions, though they remain accessible for Copilot code review. Users and administrators are advised to update their workflows and enable alternative models through Copilot settings. This change is part of GitHub's strategy to refine its AI offerings and encourage the use of newer models.
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© Matt WolfeGoogle launched Gemini 4 Carbon, a new model variant aimed at providing high performance at a lower cost for inference tasks.