This week in AI models: Week 34, 2026
August 17, 2026 to August 23, 2026. Every line traces to the model tracker's source data.
Deprecation updates (3)
| Model | Provider | Status | Replacement |
|---|---|---|---|
| imagen-4.0-fast-generate-001 | shut down August 17, 2026 | gemini-3.1-flash-image | |
| imagen-4.0-generate-001 | shut down August 17, 2026 | gemini-3.1-flash-image | |
| imagen-4.0-ultra-generate-001 | shut down August 17, 2026 | gemini-3.1-flash-image |
Dated shutdown calendar: deprecations page.
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