What changes—and when?

Google's published earliest possible shutdown date; the exact date may be confirmed later.

Impact

Integrations using the preview endpoint need to assess the documented replacement and revalidate before migration.

Assessment

Relevant to robotics-related inspection and automation applications and controlled model changes.

Affected

Teams using Gemini Robotics-ER 1.6 Preview integrations

Google's published earliest possible shutdown date.

Impact

Image workflows need migration to the recommended replacement and renewed approval for output format, inspection limits and cost.

Assessment

Relevant to visual inspection, image classification and validated media pipelines.

Affected

Teams using the gemini-2.5-flash-image endpoint

Compliance date for providers of GPAI models placed on the market before 2 August 2025.

Impact

Affected providers must meet the applicable transparency, copyright and, where relevant, systemic-risk obligations.

Assessment

Model provenance, provider obligations and robust documentation matter for procurement and approval.

Affected

Providers and professional users of affected legacy GPAI models

Application date published by the European Commission.

Impact

Affected high-risk systems require documented risk control, data governance, technical documentation and oversight, among other duties.

Assessment

Implementation is a quality-management issue: evidence, approvals and changes need controlled processes.

Affected

Providers and deployers of affected Annex III AI systems

Application date for high-risk AI embedded in products covered by Annex I.

Impact

AI functions in regulated physical products need integration into conformity assessment and product lifecycle controls.

Assessment

Especially relevant to machinery, inspection equipment and industrial products with embedded AI functions.

Affected

Manufacturers and deployers of regulated products with high-risk AI