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GitHub to Retire Three Copilot Models on November 16

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GitHub is retiring three of its Copilot models on November 16, 2026. This change will affect not only the chat functionality but also other aspects of the Copilot service. The announcement was made on October 15, 2026, and details the upcoming model sunset. AI

IMPACT This change may affect developers relying on specific Copilot models for their workflow.

RANK_REASON This is a product update for an existing AI tool, not a new frontier model release or significant industry event.

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GitHub to Retire Three Copilot Models on November 16

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  1. Medium — AI coding tag TIER_1 English(EN) · Vishal chauhan ·

    Three Copilot Models Retire November 16. Seven Migration Mistakes I’d Avoid.

    <div class="medium-feed-item"><p class="medium-feed-snippet">GitHub announced on October 15, 2026 that three Copilot models retire on November 16, 2026. The cut isn&#x2019;t limited to chat. It hits Copilot&#x2026;</p><p class="medium-feed-link"><a href="https://medium.com/@visha…

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