Vertex AI Workbench v2 Release 26.03: Debian 12, Python 3.12, and Model Updates
Action Required
Users relying on older Vertex AI Workbench versions must update to v26.03 to avoid service disruptions and maintain access to supported features and models.
AI Impact Summary
Vertex AI Workbench v2 has undergone a significant update with the release of version 26.03, focusing on enhanced security, performance, and new capabilities. The update includes a migration to Debian 12 (Bookworm), Python 3.12, and framework updates, removing support for JupyterLab 3, TensorFlow, and Pytorch. Furthermore, the release introduces new versioning, a new Micromamba CLI, and several Generative AI model updates including Lyria 3 and Gemma 4 26B A4B IT, alongside the deprecation of several image and video generation endpoints. This necessitates a review and potential migration for users currently relying on these older endpoints.
Affected Systems
- Date
- 19 Aug 2024
- Change type
- capability
- Severity
- high