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Google retires Gemini Live 2.5 native audio on Vertex AI

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Google is retiring the Gemini Live 2.5 native audio model on Vertex AI starting December 13th. Users are advised to search their Vertex AI code and settings for the specific model name, gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio. The company recommends transitioning to the new gemini-3.8-live model for continued service. AI

IMPACT Users of Vertex AI's Gemini Live 2.5 native audio will need to migrate to a new model to maintain service.

RANK_REASON This is a model retirement/deprecation notice, not a new release or significant industry event.

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Google retires Gemini Live 2.5 native audio on Vertex AI

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  1. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · timetobail ·

    Gemini Live 2.5 native audio ends on Vertex AI on Dec 13. Find the model name. Search your Vertex AI code and settings for gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio. G

    Gemini Live 2.5 native audio ends on Vertex AI on Dec 13. Find the model name. Search your Vertex AI code and settings for gemini-live-2.5-flash-native-audio. Google names gemini-3.8-live to use next. https:// timetobail.com/e/vertex-ai-gem ini-live-2-5-native-audio-retirement-20…

    LINKS timetobail.com/…/vertex-ai-gemini-live-2-…

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