OpenAI Self-serve fine-tuning
Shuts down January 6, 2027 — 135 days from today.
| Vendor | OpenAI |
|---|---|
| What ends | Self-serve fine-tuning |
| Announced | May 7, 2026 |
| Shutdown | January 6, 2027 |
| Notice given | 244 days |
| Replacement | No self-serve replacement announced |
| Source | Vendor documentation |
What is affected
- new fine-tuning jobs
Phased: closed to new organizations May 7 2026, restricted without recent inference July 2 2026, no new jobs for existing customers January 6 2027.
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