AIwire Daily Digest — April 16, 2026

• Anthropic Deprecates Claude Sonnet 4, Pushes Migration to Newer Models — Sonnet 4 API access sunsets in August 2026; enterprises must audit integrations and test replacement models before the deadline. Source: Anthropic

• OpenAI Launches GPT-5.4 with 1M Token Context — OpenAI's latest frontier model brings 1M-token context windows, improved tool use, and state-of-the-art coding capabilities. Source: OpenAI

• Microsoft Ships AutoGen 0.4 with Rebuilt Studio — AutoGen 0.4 introduces a reimagined AgentChat API, AutoGen Bench for benchmarking, and a rebuilt low-code Studio with drag-and-drop agent building. Source: Microsoft DevBlogs

• Google Unlocks Agent Mode for Gemini 3.1 Pro — Gemini 3.1 Pro's new Agent Mode can automate Gmail, manage tasks, and execute multi-step workflows natively within Google Workspace. Source: Tom's Guide

• EU AI Act: August 2026 High-Risk System Deadline Approaching — Enterprises deploying AI in high-risk categories must have compliance documentation, risk management systems, and human oversight mechanisms in place by August 2026. Source: European Commission

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