Embedding v2 models retired — API Change Watch

Verification is under 30 days old, not a live check; date passage does not confirm shutdown.

What changed

Impact summary

The listed embedding models retired on Apr 4, 2026.

BeforeEmbedding v2 model identifiers

After / replacementembed-english-v3.0 / embed-multilingual-v3.0 / embed-v4.0

Affected models and systems

embed-english-v2.0embed-english-light-v2.0embed-multilingual-v2.0

Migration action

Recommended next step: Choose an appropriate replacement from embed-english-v3.0 / embed-multilingual-v3.0 / embed-v4.0; rebuild and validate embeddings before mixing indexes.

Source and interpretation

API platform & regional scope

Cohere direct API · Direct API documentation; country eligibility not established here.

Not AWS, Azure or private deployments.

Bounded manual review of the registered official sources; not a complete archive.

Unconfirmed regions are not assumed to be global. Automatic monitoring is OFF. Source checks

Official evidence locators

2026-04-04: Embed v2.0, Aya Expanse 8B → embedding models table — Effective April 4th, 2026

Effective retirement date from the dated section. Original announcement date is not separately stated.

Affected endpoints: Not separately specified; check model / capability scope

Action / deadline: Review required · Stated deadline

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